University of Central Florida Department of Music Piano Literature class MUL 3400 (Fall 11) Instructor: Professor Laurent Boukobza Office: Music Building; Telephone: 407-823-1529 E-mail: Laurent.boukobza@ucf.edu Course Summary: Policies and Procedures TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS (used copies of the specified edition are acceptable): 1. Steward Gordon: A history of keyboard Literature, music for the piano and its forerunners (Schirmer) [ISBN: 0-534-25197-8] [REQUIRED] COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an in-depth look at the piano literature from the Baroque period until our time under what is commonly called "Classical Music". Music skills are expected or assumed. Topics for study and discussion will include (1) composers life, (2) their specific compositions, (3) genres and forms, (4) aspects of culture, society, history and geography as they relate to the art music of Western Europe from the Baroque to the present, and of the United States in more recent times. In addition to learning about the piano literature music and its stylistic traits, you will also improve your critical listening skills and acquire a more insightful vocabulary for describing music. COURSE OBJECTIVES: By the end of this course you will: know the main composer and the most important stylistic traits that define them, know a few important compositions by these composers, and improve your ability to listen critically to music. COMMUNICATION: It is your obligation to read, follow, and complete all assignments and other instructions (verbal or written) given to you in the course of this semester. Policy for Make-up Exams and Quizzes: Make-ups will be allowed only in the four following cases, all of which require documentation: 1. Sustained illness (generally 3 or more consecutive days) requiring treatment by a physician. [produce a note from the attending physician] 2. Death in the immediate family (defined as parent, child, brother, sister, grandparent) within five calendar days prior to a test. [copy of the obituary required] 3. Officially sanctioned UCF activities in which you are a regular team or group member. [produce a note from the sponsor or coach]
4. Observation of a religious holiday. [documentation of the holiday and your affiliation required] No other excuses of any kind, including work, car problems, child care issues, etc., will be accepted. If your work or other personal issues do no allow you to attend class at the scheduled times, you should consider withdrawal from the course or transfer to another section. Failure to appear at an announced test/quiz will result in a grade of "0" (zero) for that test. Late arrivals at tests will not be given any additional time to complete the test, nor will instructions or audio portions of the test be repeated. The following numeric equivalents apply to all grades (both individual tests & final course grade): 100.00-92.00 = A 91.99-90.00 = A- 89.99-88.00 = B+ 87.99-82.00 = B 81.99-80.00 = B- 79.99-78.00 = C+ 77.99-72.00 = C 71.99-70.00 = C- 69.99-68.00 = D+ 67.99-62.00 = D 61.99-60.00 = D- 59.99-0.00 = F Final course averages are calculated to the nearest 1/100 of a point. No extra credit work will be accepted in lieu of or in addition to the tests listed on this syllabus. Dates for all tests will be announced at least one week in advance. EXAMINATIONS/EVALUATIONS: Mid-term and final examinations will be scheduled as indicated on the course schedule. The examination format will consist of true-false, short answer, essay-type questions and listening quizzes. All questions will be drawn from text materials and class discussion. Short quiz may be done after any classes.
ATTENDANCE: Class attendance is important and expected. Should any student anticipate an absence, notice to the instructor is requested. Any students who would come more than 7 minutes tardy WILL be considered as absent for that class. GRADING: Students are expected to attend all classes and complete all requirements for the course. Final grades will be computed as follow: Examinations/evaluations: 40% Quiz/presentations: 40% Attendance/participation: 20% COURSE SCHEDULE: ASSIGNED READING: WEEK I: Aug. 23 rd & 25 th Introduction on the piano Chapter One WEEK II: Aug. 30 th & Sept. 1st BACH (Main pieces) Chapter Four WEEK III: Sept. 6 th & 8 th NO CLASSES (due to F.I.P.C.) WEEK IV: Sept. 13 th & 15 th BACH (Main pieces) Chapter Four WEEK V: Sept. 20 th The Galant Style Chapter Five Sept. 22 nd Examination WEEK VI: Sept. 27 th & 29 th HAYDN (Sonatas) Chapter Six WEEK VII: Oct. 4 th & 6 th MOZART (Sonatas) Chapter Seven WEEK VIII: Oct. 11 th & 13 th MOZART (Variations) WEEK IX: Oct. 18 th Midterm Examination Oct. 20 th BEETHOVEN (Sonatas) WEEK X: Oct. 25 th & 27 th WEEK XI: Nov. 1 st & Nov. 3 rd BEETHOVEN (Variations) WEEK XII: Nov. 8 th TBA Nov. 10 th Examination WEEK XIII: Nov. 22 nd SCHUBERT (Sonatas) Chapter Ten WEEK XIV: Nov. 29 th MENDELSSOHN Chapter Eleven
WEEK XV: Dec. 1 st SCHUMANN Chapter Twelve WEEK XVI: FINAL EXAMINATION University of Central Florida Department of Music Fall semester 2009 listening assignment J.S. BACH: 15 preludes and fugues from W.T.C (both books) Italian Concerto BWV 971 Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue in D minor BWV 903 3 Partitas Goldberg Variations BWV 988 3 English Suites 3 French Suites 3 Toccatas Overture on a French manner BWV 831 2 Piano concerti J. HAYDN: Last 10 Sonatas Variations in F minor Hob XVI: 6 W.A. MOZART: Both Fantasies Last 7 sonatas Sets of Variations (K 265, K 354, K 455) The last 5 Piano concerti L.V. BEETHOVEN: Bagatelles (Op. 33, 119) Both Rondos (Op. 51 #1 & #2) The first 7 AND last 7 sonatas 3 to 6 sets of variations including Eroica Op. 35 AND Diabelli Op. 120 All 5 piano concerti F. MENDELSSOHN: 2 books from Songs Without Words Rondo Capriccioso Op. 14 Serious Variations Op. 54 F. SCHUBERT: Both Sets of Impromptus 6 Moments Musical D 780 The last 7 sonatas Wanderer-Fantasy R. SCHUMANN: Abegg Variation Op.1 Papillons Op. 2 Carnival Op. 9 3 Sonatas
Symphonic Etudes Op. 13 Kinderszenen Op. 15 Kreisleriana op. 16 Novellette Op. 21 Waldszenen Op. 82 Concerto in A minor