Daily Class Assignments

23 MAR 2020 (M)

1. REMINDER # 1: Following the Florida Board of Governors Directive, all instruciton at UCF will be conducted through online resources.
2. REMINDER # 2: As much as possible, MUH 3633 materials will continue to be posted on this open web site.
3. REMINDER # 3: Do check this web site and your UCF email every few days for any messages that I might post or send to you.
4. Materials for Chapter 9 (p. 180-198) are now posted on the web site. If you have not yet done so, begin reading and studying those pages, and viewing the PowerPoint slides.
5. A single PowerPoint Slide set for the entire Chapter 9 has been posted in the usual place. Please note that slide sets for the remainder of the semester will have my "voice-over" audio files to guide you through the slides. Click the speaker icon to hear that commentary
6. REMINDER # 4: Instructions for the Article Reoprt remain posted on the course web site. If you have not yet done so, make you three choices ASAP.

Post-Spring Break Instructions are above this notice

2 MAR 2020 (M) - DAY 24

1. FRIENDLY REMINDER # 1: Instructions for the Music Description Project remain posted on the course web site. Remember, papers are due to me TODAY today (Monday, 2 Mar 20) at 5:00 pm.
2. FRIENDLY REMINDER # 2: A comprehensive midterm exam will be given on Wednesday, 4 March 2020 (two days from today) during the regular class time.
3. FRIENDLY REMINDER # 3: The first Listening Quiz will be given on Friday, 6 March 2020 (four days from today) during the regular class time.
4. PowerPoint slides are up to date.
5. Review Sheets through Chapter 8 are posted on the website. (You now have all review sheets needed for the Midterm test.)
6. FOR AFTER THE BREAK: Begin reading Chapter 9 (p. 180-198), which we will resume on Monday, 16 March 20.

28 FEB 2020 (F) - DAY 23

1. FRIENDLY REMINDER # 1: Instructions for the Music Description Project remain posted on the course web site. Remember, papers are due to me THREE DAYS from today (Monday, 2 Mar 20).
2. FRIENDLY REMINDER # 2: A comprehensive midterm exam will be given on Wednesday, 4 March 2020 (five days from today) during the regular class time.
3. FRIENDLY REMINDER # 3: The first Listening Quiz will be given on Friday, 6 March 2020 (one week from today) during the regular class time.
4. Finish reading Chapter 8 (p. 162-179), which we will finish on Monday. (Two remaining slides, which are posted on the web page in today's slide set.)
5. PowerPoint slides are up to date.
6. Review Sheets through Chapter 8 are posted on the website. (You now have all review sheets needed for the Midterm test.)

26 FEB 2020 (W) - DAY 22

1. FRIENDLY REMINDER # 1: Instructions for the Music Description Project remain posted on the course web site. Remember, papers are due to me FIVE DAYS from today (Monday, 2 Mar 20).
2. FRIENDLY REMINDER # 2: A comprehensive midterm exam will be given on Wednesday, 4 March 2020 (one week from today) during the regular class time.
3. FRIENDLY REMINDER # 3: The first Listening Quiz will be given on Friday, 6 March 2020 (nine days from today) during the regular class time.
4. Continue reading Chapter 8 (p. 162-179), which we may finish on Friday.
5. PowerPoint slides remain up to date.
6. A Review Sheet for Chapter 8 has been posted on the website. (You now have all review sheets needed for the Midterm test.)

24 FEB 2020 (M) - DAY 21

1. FRIENDLY REMINDER # 1: Instructions for the Music Description Project remain posted on the course web site. Remember, papers are due to me one week from today (Monday, 2 Mar 20).
2. FRIENDLY REMINDER # 2: A comprehensive midterm exam will be given on Wednesday, 4 March 2020 (ten days from today) during the regular class time.
3. FRIENDLY REMINDER # 3: The first Listening Quiz will be given on Friday, 6 March 2020 (twelve days from today) during the regular class time.
4. Begin reading Chapter 8 (p. 162-179), which we will start to cover on Wednesday.
5. PowerPoint slides remain up to date.
6. Review Sheets through Chapter 7 are posted on the website.

21 FEB 2020 (F) - DAY 20

1. FRIENDLY REMINDER # 1: Instructions for the Music Description Project are now posted on the course web site. Remember, items are available on a first-come basis, and choices must be made by this coming Friday, 18 Oct 19.
2. FRIENDLY WARNING # 1: A comprehensive midterm exam will be given a few days after we complete Chapter 8. You are advised to begin your review of Chapters 1-6 sooner rather than later.
3. Continue reading Chapter 7 (pp. 138-161), which we should complete on Monday (24 Feb).
4. The ambitious among you may begin reading Chapter 8 (p. 162-179), which we will cover next week.
5. PowerPoint slides remain up to date.
6. Review Sheets through Chapter 6 are posted on the website.

19 FEB 2020 (W) - DAY 19

1. FRIENDLY REMINDER: Instructions for the NWR Music Description Project are now posted on the course web site. Act of these as you see fit.
2. Continue reading Chapter 7 (pp. 138-161), which we will over the next few class meetings.
3. PowerPoint slides are again up to date.
4. A Review sheet for Chapter 6 has been added to the course web site.

17 FEB 2020 (M) - DAY 18

1. FRIENDLY REMINDER: Instructions for the NWR Music Description Project are now posted on the course web site. Act of these as you see fit.
2. Finish reading Chapter 6 (pp. 113-135), which we will complete on Wednesday.
3. If you have not already done so, start to read Chapter 7 (pp. 138-161), which we will cover next week.
4. PowerPoint slides will be updated later this week.

14 FEB 2020 (F) - DAY 17

1. FRIENDLY REMINDER: Instructions for the NWR Music Description Project are now posted on the course web site. Act on these as you see fit.
2. Continue reading Chapter 6 (pp. 113-135), which we will continue to discuss early next week.
3. The ambitious among you may start to read Chapter 7 (pp. 138-161), which we will begin next week.

12 FEB 2020 (W) - DAY 16

1. FRIENDLY REMINDER: Instructions for the NWR Music Description Project are now posted on the course web site. Remember, items are available on a first-come basis.
2. Continue reading Chapter 6 (pp. 113-135), which we will discuss through the end of this week.
3. PowerPoint slides remain up to date.
4. Review sheets through Chapter 5 are posted on the course web site.

10 FEB 2020 (M) - DAY 15

1. FRIENDLY REMINDER #1: Primary Source Summary project is due at 5:00 pm TODAY.
2. FRIENDLY REMINDER #2: Instructions for the NWR Music Description Project are now posted on the course web site. Remember, items are available on a first-come basis.
3. Continue reading Chapter 6 (pp. 113-135), which we will discuss through the end of this week.
4. PowerPoint slides remain up to date.
5. A Review sheet for Chapter 5 has been added to the course web site.

7 FEB 2020 (F) - DAY 14

1. FRIENDLY REMINDER #1: Instructions for the Primary Source Summary project are now posted on the course web site. Deadline for submission of your group's project is THREE DAYS from today.
2. FRIENDLY REMINDER #2: Instructions for the NWR Music Description Project are now posted on the course web site. Remember, items are available on a first-come basis.
3. We will conclude the Chapter 5 materials on Monday (10 Feb 20).
4. If you have not yet done so, start reading Chapter 6 (pp. 113-135), which we will begin to discuss on Monday (10 Feb 20).
5. PowerPoint slides remain up to date.
6. Review sheets through Chapter 4 remain posted on the course web site.

5 FEB 2020 (W) - DAY 13

1. FRIENDLY REMINDER #1: The Primary Source Summary project is due five days from today (Mon, 10 Feb 20).
2. FRIENDLY REMINDER #2: Instructions for the NWR Music Description Project are now posted on the course web site. We will discuss these on Friday.
3. Continue reading Chapter 5 (pp. 94-112), which we may complete in the next class.
4. The ambitious among you may begin reading Chapter 6 (pp. 113-135), which we might begin on Friday (7 Feb 20).
5. PowerPoint slides are up to date.
6. Review sheets through Chapter 4 have been posted on the course website.

3 FEB 2020 (M) - DAY 12

1. FRIENDLY REMINDER: The Primary Source Summary project is due one week from today (Mon, 10 Feb 20).
2. If you have not already done so, begin reading Chapter 5 (pp. 94-112), which we cover in the next few class meetings.
3. PowerPoint slides are again up to date.
4. A review sheet for Chapter 4 has been posted on the course website.

31 JAN 2020 (F) - DAY 11

1. FRIENDLY REMINDER: Instructions for the Primary Source Summary project remain posted on the course web site. Read and act on those instructions as you see fit.
2. Continue reading Chapter 4 (pp. 75-93), which we should complete in the next class meeting (Mon, 3 Feb 20).
3. For information on music in sub-Saharan Africa, review your notes from World Music, Review today's PowerPoint slides, or see the links to external resources on sub-Saharan African music on the course web site.
4. Review sheets for Chapters 1, 2, & 3, are posted on the course website.
5. PowerPoint slides are up to date.
6. The ambitious may begin reading Chapter 5 (pp. 94-112), which we may should start to cover next Wednesday (5 Feb 20).

29 JAN 2020 (W) - DAY 10

1. FRIENDLY REMINDER: Instructions for the Primary Source Summary project remain posted on the course web site. Act on those instructions as you see fit.
2. Continue reading Chapter 4 (pp. 75-93), which we will complete in the next two class meetings.
3. For information on music in sub-Saharan Africa, review your notes from World Music, Review today's PowerPoint slides, or see the links to external resources on sub-Saharan African music on the course web site.
4. Review sheets for Chapters 1, 2, & 3, are posted on the course website.
5. PowerPoint slides are up to date.
6. The ambitious may begin reading Chapter 5 (pp. 94-112), which we should start to cover early next week.

27 JAN 2020 (M) - DAY 9

1. Class cancelled due to technical failures in M 261. (No Slides)

24 JAN 2020 (F) - DAY 8

1. FRIENDLY Notice: Instructions for the first group project, the Primary Source Summary remain posted on the course web pages. Act on these as you see fit.
2. Continue reading Chapter 3 (pp. 57-74), which we should complete in the next class meeting (Monday, 27 Jan 20).
3. The ambitious among you may begin reading Chapter 4 (pp. 75-93), which we should start on Monday (27 Jan 20).
4. In preparation for Chapter 4, look for information on music in sub-Saharan Africa, including a review of your notes from World Music. The course home page also has links to external resources on sub-Saharan African music.
5. PowerPoint slides through Day 8 are posted on the web site.
6. Review sheets for Chapters 1 & 2 are now posted on the course website.

22 JAN 2020 (W) - DAY 7

1. FRIENDLY Notice: Instructions for the first group project, the Primary Source Summary have been posted, and all groups have been formed. Act on these instructions as you see fit.
2. Continue reading Crawford/Hamberlin, Chapter 3 (pp. 57-74), which we cover over the next few class meetings.
3. PowerPoint slides through Day 7 are posted on the web site.
4. Review Sheets for Crawford/Hamberlin, Chapters 1 & 2 have been posted. Do not forget to read the supplemental items in Alexander, To Stretch Our Ears.

17 JAN 2020 (F) - DAY 6

1. FRIENDLY Reminder: There will be no class meeting next Monday, 20 Jan 20, due to observance of MLK Day. Class meetings resume of Wednesday, 22 Jan 20.
2. FRIENDLY Notice: Instructions for the first group project, the Primary Source Summary have been posted. Act on these as you see fit.
3. Finish reading Crawford/Hamberlin Chapter 2, which we will complete at the beginning of Wednesday's class (22 Jan 20).
4. Begin reading Crawford/Hamberlin, Chapter 3 (pp. 57-74), which we start to cover on Wednesday (22 Jan 20).
5. PowerPoint slides through Day 6 are posted on the web site.
6. A Review Sheet for Crawford/Hamberlin, Chapter 1 has been posted. Do not forget to read the supplemental items in Alexander, To Stretch Our Ears.
7. A group email list was established in the last few days, and you should have received a "test" email from me. If not, please contact me to have your name added to the list.

15 JAN 2020 (W) - DAY 5

1. FRIENDLY Notice: Instructions for the first group project, the Primary Source Summary will be posted in the near future. Read and act on these as you see fit.
2. Continue reading Crawford/Hamberlin Chapter 2, which we may finish on Friday (17 Jan 20).
3. PowerPoint slides through Day 5 are posted on the web site.
4. A Review Sheet for Crawford/Hamberlin, Chapter 1 has been posted. Do not forget to read the supplemental items in Alexander, To Stretch Our Ears.
5. The ambitious among you may begin reading Crawford/Hamberlin, Chapter 3 (pp. 57-74).
6. FRIENDLY Reminder: There will be no class meeting next Monday, 20 Jan 20, due to observance of MLK Day. Class meetings resume of Wednesday, 22 Jan 20.

13 JAN 2020 (F) - DAY 4

1. Start reading Crawford/Hamberlin Chapter 2 (p. 41-56), which we will begin to discuss on Wednesday (15 Jan 20).
2. PowerPoint slides through Day 4 are posted on the web site.
3. A Review Sheet for Chapter 1 will be posted in the near future.

10 JAN 2020 (F) - DAY 3

1. FRIENDLY REMINDER: First-week "Academic Activity" in this course is noted by your "syllabus" email to me, as requested in Monday's tasks (see below).
2. Individuals who have just added this course and anyone who has not yet completed the tasks for DAY 1 (below) should complete those assignments ASAP.
3. Finish reading Crawford/Hamberlin, Chapter 1, which we should finish in Monday's class (13 Jan 20).
4. The ambitious among you may begin reading Crawford/Hamberlin Chapter 2 (pp. 41-56), which we may begin to discuss on Monday (13 Jan 20).
5. PowerPoint slides through Day 3 are posted on the web site.

8 JAN 2020 (W) - DAY 2

1. FRIENDLY REMINDER: First-week "Academic Activity" in this course is noted by your "syllabus" email to me, as requested in Monday's tasks (see below).
2. FRIENDLY REMINDER: Anyone attending FEMA in Tampa on Friday should notify me ASAP via email to avoid being marked absent on Friday.
3. Individuals who have just added this course and anyone who has not yet completed the tasks for DAY 1 (below) should complete those assignments ASAP.
4. PowerPoint slides for DAYS 1 and 2 are now posted on the course website.
5. For FRIDAY, continue reading Crawford, Part One, Chapter 1 (pp. 18-40).

6 JAN 2020 (M) - DAY 1

1. Using any computer and web browser, locate the web site for this course at: http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/swarfiel/MUH3633/3633home.html ("Bookmark" or add this course home page to your "Favorites" to enable easy access in the future on your own computer).
2. Find the link to the course SYLLABUS on that page. READ the entire syllabus to make sure that you understand what this course entails, your obligations and my expectations.
3. Once you have completed these tasks, send an email from your "knightsmail" account" to me at: scott.warfield@ucf.edu. Make sure that your email does or includes all of the following:
   • Uses a subject header that includes "MUH 3633". (Messages without this information will be ignored.)
   • In the message, explain that you have read and understand the syllabus.
   • At the end of the message, include a full name signature. (Messages without this information will be ignored.)
   • NB. Failure to complete this simple assignment, i.e., to answer all questions and sign your email, before the Monday (13 January 2020) class meeting (beginning at 10:30 am) will result in you being marked absent for all classes from that point forward until you follow these instructions and complete this assignment.
4. For WEDNESDAY, acquire your own copy of the textbook, anthology and recordings.
5. For WEDNESDAY, read Crawford, "Preface" (xvi-xix), "Introduction" (pp. 1-17), and be prepared to discuss it in class.
6. For WEDNESAY & FRIDAY (and beyond), begin reading Crawford, Part One, Chapter 1 (pp. 18-40). In particular, note the following in your reading:
   • Who are the primary individuals (and groups) who make, use and consume music?
   • Where (both general geographic and specific locales), when (rough dates), and why do they make music?
   • What is the sound of their music like? (using proper technical terminology)?
   • Make sure you listen to recorded items (identified with listening guides) and look at any illustrations and other supporting items.