Mu 102: Principles of Music

Instructor: Dr. Alice Jones

Borough of Manhattan

Community CollegeFall 2019

Section 0701 (MW 7:30-8:45a)

Recap

• Minimalism• John Cage• Steve Reich• Philip Glass• Frederic Rzewski

Alma Thomas, Breeze Rustling Through Fall Flowers (1968)

Group research and presentations

Gustav Mahler: “Tradition is not the worship of ashes but the preservation of fire” – What is the classical music tradition today?www.drjonesmusic.me /copyright

/sexual-harassment/international-politics/race-and-racism/gender/streaming/tradition

What decisions are being made? By whom? Whom does this issue benefit? How is it problematic? What effects might it have? How does it affect you? How can you relate it to other things you’ve learned in this class?

Final thoughts?

Not all music is worth listening to multiple times, but all music is worth listening to once

To commit to education is to commit to growing

“Just listen with the vastness of the world in mind.You can’t fail to get the message.” —Pierre Boulez

Reminders

• Course evaluations through Dec 12 (online)• Due dates:

• Late Writing #5 (Music criticism) accepted until Dec 16

• Writing #6 (Concert Response #2) due Dec 11 (late writing accepted until Dec 18)

• M Dec 16: In-class final project • W Dec 18: Reflective writing due (based on in-

class final project)• W Dec 18: Final written exam (T/F, matching,

multiple choice, listening)

End quiz

Write three questions that could appear on Exam #2 (to be taken on W Dec 18).