Daily Class Assignments

25 FEB 20 (Tue) - DAY 15

1. Friendly Alert #1: Written Midterm Test # 1 will be given on 3 March 2020, during the usual class time. See PowerPoint slides for details.
2. Review sheets for the written Midterm have been posted on the course web site.
3. Friendly Alert #2: Listening Quiz # 1 will be given on 5 March 2020, at the beginning of the usual class time. See PowerPoint slides for details.
4. Continue reading Chapters 10, 11, 12, and even 13, all of which might be covered in the next class meetings (with an emphasis on musical form).
5. Please note that we will continue to move forward, even though no materials after Chapter 9 will be on the Midterm or Listening quiz.
6. PowerPoint slides are up to date.

20 FEB 20 (Thur) - DAY 14

1. Friendly Alert #1: Written Midterm Test # 1 will be given on 3 March 2020, during the usual class time. See PowerPoint slides for details.
2. Friendly Alert #2: Listening Quiz # 1 will be given on 5 March 2020, at the beginning of the usual class time. See PowerPoint slides for details.
3. Finish reading Chapter 9 (G.F. Handel), which is now done.
4. Begin reading Chapters 10 and 11, which will be covered in the next class meeting. Please note that we will continue to move forward, even though no materials after Chapter 9 will be on the Midterm or Listening quiz.
5. PowerPoint slides are again up to date.
6. Suggestion: do listen to alternate performances of works studied in the textbook, e.g., see the additional items under some of the works listed on the "Recordings" page.

18 FEB 20 (Tue) - DAY 13

1. Continue reading Chapter 9 (G.F. Handel), which we will cover in the next two class meetings.
2. PowerPoint slides will be updated later this week.
3. Suggestion: do listen to alternate performances of works studied in the textbook, e.g., see the additional items under some of the works listed on the "Recordings" page.
4. Reminder: The first midterm will follow the completion of Chapter 9. The test will cover materials from chapters 4 through 9 (Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque). An exact test date will be announced at Thursday's class meeting.

13 FEB 20 (Thur) - DAY 12

1. Finish reading Chapter 8 (J.S. Bach), which we will complete in the next class meeting.
2. Begin reading Chapter 9 (G.F. Handel), which we will start in the next class meeting.
3. PowerPoint slides through Day 12 are now available (via the links on the Course Web pages) for download and study.
4. Suggestion: do listen to alternate performances of works studied in the textbook, e.g., see the additional items under some of the works listed on the "Recordings" page.
5. Reminder: The first midterm will follow the completion of Chapter 9. The test will cover materials from chapters 4 through 9 (Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque). An exact test date will be announced in about a week, and review sheets will be posted.

11 FEB 20 (Tue) - DAY 11

1. Finish reading Chapter7 (Toward Late Baroque Instrumental Music), which we complete in the next class meeting.
2. Begin reading Chapter 8 (J.S. Bach), which we will begin th discuss in the next class meeting.
3. PowerPoint slides through Day 11 are now available (via the links on the Course Web pages) for download and study.

6 FEB 20 (Thur) - DAY 10

1. Continue reading Chapters 6 (Early Baroque Music: Opera) & 7 (Toward Late Baroque Instrumental Music), which we will begin to cover in the next class meetings.
2. PowerPoint slides through Day 10 are now available (via the links on the Course Web pages) for download and study.
3. See me if you have any questions about your Terminology Quiz (returned in class today).

4 FEB 20 (Tue) - DAY 9

1. Finish reading Chapter 5 (Renaissance), which we shoud complete in the next class meeting (Thur, 6 Feb 20).
2. Begin reading Chapters 6 (Early Baroque Music: Opera) & 7 (Toward Late Baroque Instrumental Music), which we will begin tocover in the next class meetings.
3. PowerPoint slides through Day 9 are now available (via the links on the Course Web pages) for download and study.
4. See me if you have any questions about your Terminology Quiz (returned in class today).

30 JAN 20 (Thur) - DAY 8

1. Finish reading Chapter 4 (Middle Ages), which we will summarize in the next class meeting.
2. If you have not already done so, begin reading Chapter 5 (Renaissance), which we will begin to discuss next Tuesday.
3. PowerPoint slides through Day 8 are now available (via the links on the Course Web pages) for download and study.

28 JAN 20 (Tue) - DAY 7

1. Friendly Warning: Terminology Quiz will be given on Thursday, 30 Jan 20 (two days from today). A review page has been posted for that quiz.
2. Continue studying chapters 1-2-3, and relate what you read to what you have seen discussed in class.
3. Continue reading Chapter 4 (Middle Ages), which we will continue to cover in the next class meeting. NB., these new materials will not be included on the terminology quiz.
4. The ambitious among you may begin to look at Chapter 5 (Renaissance), which we may begin to discuss next Tuesday.
5. PowerPoint slides through Day 7 are now available (via the links on the Course Web pages) for download and study. NB. Most Day 7 items are NOT on the quiz.

23 JAN 20 (Thur) - DAY 6

1. Friendly Warning: Terminology Quiz will be given on Thursday, 30 Jan 20 (one week from today). A review page has been posted for that quiz.
2. Continue reading (and now studying) chapters 1-2-3, and relate what you read to what you have seen discussed in class.
3. Continue reading Chapter 4 (Middle Ages), which we will continue to cover in the next class meeting. NB., these new materials will not be included on the terminology quiz.
4. The ambitious among you may begin to look at Chapter 5 (Renaissance), which we may begin to discuss next Tuesday.
5. PowerPoint slides through Day 6 are now available (via the links on the Course Web pages) for download and study.

21 JAN 20 (Tue) - DAY 5

1. Friendly Warning: Terminology Quiz will be given on Thursday, 30 Jan 20 (next week). Watch for a review page to be posted later this week.
2. Begin reading Chapter 4 (Middle Ages), which we should begin to cover in the next class meeting. NB., these new materials will not be included on the terminology quiz.
3. Continue reading (and studying) chapters 1-2-3, and relate what you read to what you have seen discussed in class.
4. PowerPoint slides through Day 5 are now available (via the links on the Course Web pages) for download and study.

16 JAN 20 (Thur) - DAY 4

1. If you have not yet done so, purchase a copy of the Wright, Listening to Music, 8th ed. (see day 3 PowerPoint for information on vendors and prices.
2. Reminder, you do not need to purchase any music downloads or access to publisher pages. Listening assignments will be covered by my web pages.
3. Lectures for the next few class meetings will continue without much reference to the textbook, but use the PowerPoint slides to stay on top of those materials.
4. Continue reading chapters 1-2-3, and relate what you read to what you have seen discussed in class.
5. PowerPoint slides through Day 4 are now available (via the links on the Course Web pages) for download and study.
6. Students who may need Special Accommodations are urged to visit or contact the Office of Student Accessibility Services (SRC 132; phone 407-823-2371) as soon as possible. Remember, SAS determinations do not take effect until I have received official notification from that office.

14 JAN 20 (Tue) - DAY 3

1. Information on the textbook (Craig Wright, Listening to Music, 8th ed.) is now posted on the course syllabus, and on the Day 3 PowerPoint slides. Remember, you have two options for the textbook (eBook or softback), and you do NOT need to puchase the music examples. (See next item.)
2. A web page with music examples keyed to the textbook "Listening Guides" may be accessed from the course home page. Again, you do not need to purchase any music downloads or access to publisher pages. Listening assignments will be covered by my web pages.
3. Lectures for the next few class meetings will continue without much reference to the textbook, but use the PowerPoint slides to stay on top of those materials.
4. When you acquire your textbook, begin reading chapters 1-2-3, and relate what you read to what you have seen discussed in class.
5. PowerPoint slides from Days 1, 2 and 3 are now available (via the links on the Course Web pages) for download and study.
6. Students who may need Special Accommodations are urged to visit or contact the Office of Student Accessibility Services (SRC 132; phone 407-823-2371) as soon as possible. Remember, SAS determinations do not take effect until I have received official notification from that office.

9 JAN 20 (Thur) - DAY 2

1. Complete any remaining tasks from Day 1 (see directly below), including registration and drop/add (if you do not intend to take this course.
2. The basic web pages for MUL 2010H have been established (as of 4:00 pm on Thursday(!)
3. Look at the entire MUL 2010H course web page, realizing that it is still "under construction." Remember that none of my review pages are currently established, i.e., some links wil be dead.
4. Read through the Course Syllabus. Be certain that you understand all aspects of the syllabus, as the syllabus constitutes a type of contract between you and me.
5. Note that PowerPoint slides from Days 1 and 2 are now available (via the links on the Course Web pages) for download and study.
6. Information on the textbook and exact edition to be used will be announced next week.
7. Lectures for the next 2-3 class meetings will continue without much reference to the textbook, so those without books should not fall behind. (Do download copies of the PowerPoint slides to stay on top of those other materials.)
8. Make sure that your email address, as listed with the University, is correct, because that is the email account to which I will send MUL 2010H messages. If you do not have an active email account, contact the User Services Help Desk (Computer Center 1, Rm 109; phone [407] 823-5117) for help in establishing the UCF account that you already have.
9. Students who may need Special Accommodations are urged to visit or contact the Office of Student Accessibility Services (SRC 132; phone 407-823-2371) as soon as possible. Remember, SAS determinations do not take effect until I have received official notification from that office.

7 JAN 20 (Tue) - DAY 1

1. Make sure that you are properly registered for this course. If you have not yet added MUL 2010H, you must do so by 11:59 pm on 10 January 2020 (Friday).
2. If you wish to drop this course without a financial penalty, you must do so by 11:59 pm on 9 January 2020 (Thursday).
3. Look at the entire MUL 2010H course web page, realizing that it is still "under construction." Remember that none of my review pages are currently established, i.e., some links wil be dead. Most external web links should work, however.
4. Read through the Course Syllabus. Be certain that you understand all aspects of the syllabus, as the syllabus constitutes a type of contract between you and me.
5. Information on the textbook and exact edition to be used will be announced next week.
6. Lectures for the next 2-3 class meetings will continue without much reference to the textbook, so those without books should not fall behind. (Do download copies of the PowerPoint slides to stay on top of those other materials.)
7. Make sure that your email address, as listed with the University, is correct, because that is the email account to which I will send MUL 2010H messages. If you do not have an active email account, contact the User Services Help Desk (Computer Center 1, Rm 109; phone [407] 823-5117) for help in establishing the UCF account that you already have.
8. Students who may need Special Accommodations are urged to visit or contact the Office of Student Accessibility Services (SRC 132; phone 407-823-2371) as soon as possible. Remember, SAS determinations do not take effect until I have received official notification from that office.