History

 of  Rock  and  Roll  (2010-­‐2011)  Course  Description  &  Syllabus  

Mr.  Barrett  
 
Email:  yv_band@me.com     Website:  http://www.yvhsmusic.com   Office  Phone:  760-­‐401-­‐2675  
 
Course  Description:  
This   course   is   a   survey   of   rock   music.     The   focus   is   on   the   music,   musicians,   the   sociological,   political,   and   economic   conditions  
merged   into   the   evolution   of   this   art   form.     This   course   should   give   you   some   of   the   basic   tools   by   which   you   may   judge   and  
appreciate   the   development   of   Rock   and   Roll   from   the   1950s   to   the   present.     You   will   become   familiar   with   the   most   significant  
artists  of  each  decade/style  period  and  be  able  to  identify  their  sound.    
 
Course  Objectives:  
Students  will  be  able  to:  
1. Identify  representative  musical  works  and  musicians  from  each  period  
2. Discuss  the  differences  between  style  periods  
3. Understand  and  discuss  social,  political  and  economic  issues  that  affected  each  style  period  
4. Write  two  properly  formatted  papers  on  topics  assigned  by  the  instructor  
5. Pass  written  tests  and  listening  exams  
 
Special  Information:  
• This  course  deals  with  issues  that  have  impacted  Rock  and  Roll  music  throughout  its  history.    These  issues  include  racism,  
drugs  and  alcohol.  
• I  will  place  a  strong  emphasis  on  identifying  representative  works  by  various  artists.    Students  may  need  to  obtain  and  listen  
to  musical  examples  on  their  own  for  complete  understanding.  
 
Course  Outline:  
1. Will  follow  the  attached  schedule  
 
Projects:  
1. Tests  as  noted  on  the  attached  schedule.  
2. A  class  notebook.  
3. A  two-­‐page  typewritten  paper  on  your  favorite  musical  group  or  artist.  
4. A  two-­‐page  typewritten  paper  on  your  favorite  song  or  album.  
5. Attend  a  live  concert  
 
Texts/Materials:  
1. Rock  and  Roll:  It’s  History  and  Stylistic  Development,  5th  ed.  Joe  Steussy  and  Scott  Lipscomb  
2. Pencil,  pen,  highlighter  &  notebook  paper  
3. A  binder  or  notebook  for  class  notes,  tests,  quizzes,  etc.  
 
Assignment  Breakdown:  
Weekly  Grade  (attendance,  class  participation)   40%  
Chapter  Tests           20%  
Final  Exam           20%  
Mid-­‐Term  Exam           10%  
Homework  &  Written  Assignments     10%  
 
Grading  Policy:  
100%  and  above   A+  
90%-­‐100%   A  
80%-­‐89%   B  
70%-­‐79%   C  
60%-­‐69%   D  
0%-­‐59%     F  
 
 
 History  of  Rock  and  Roll  (2010-­‐2011)  
Classroom  Policies  &  Procedures  
Mr.  Barrett  
 
Email:  yv_band@me.com     Website:  http://www.yvhsmusic.com   Office  Phone:  760-­‐401-­‐2675  
 
Classroom  Policies:  
1. Follow  directions  the  first  time  they  are  given.  
2. Show  respect  for  all  people  (BE  CONSIDERATE)!!  
3. Come  to  class  prepared  every  day  (pencil,  notebook,  positive  attitude)!  
4. Maintain  a  clean  classroom  environment  (verbal  and  physical  environment).  
5. Participate  in  all  classroom  activities  (HAVE  FUN)!!  
6. No  food,  drinks,  or  gum  in  the  classroom.  
7. Comply  with  these  rules  every  day.    If  you  cannot:  
a. I  will  discuss  your  behavior  with  you.  
b. I  will  discuss  your  behavior  with  your  parents/guardians.  
c. Your  parents,  you,  and  I  will  discuss  your  behavior  with  your  counselor  or  vice  principal.  
 
Participation  is  one  of  the  most  important  parts  of  this  class.    Students  who  participate  will  do  better  in  class.    If  you  as  an  individual  
are  not  prepared  for  class,  we  as  a  class  will  not  be  able  to  progress  as  we  would  normally  if  you  were  prepared  for  class.    Come  to  
class  every  day  ready  and  willing  to  learn.      Student  participation  is  monitored  on  a  daily  basis.    If  you  are  frequently  absent  from  
class  or  miss  required  assignments,  your  skills  cannot  be  adequately  assessed.    This  will  adversely  affect  your  grade.    All  YVHS  policies  
regarding   grading,   tardies,   absences,   truancies,   dress   code,   and   academics   will   be   followed.     Please   learn   and   follow   these  
policies.  
 
REMEMBER:  YOU  HAVE  THE  RIGHT  TO  LEARN  AND  I  HAVE  THE  RIGHT  TO  TEACH.  
 
Classroom  Procedures  for  Success:  
Follow  these  procedures  to  ensure  your  success  in  this  class!  
1. Make  sure  your  cell  phone  is  OFF  before  class  begins.  
2. Bring  all  necessary  materials  with  you  to  each  class.    These  include  the  following:  
a. Pencil,  pen  &  highlighter  
b. Assigned  textbook  (please  treat  it  with  care!!)  
c. Your  class  binder/notebook  
3. Students  who  receive  call  slips  will  be  released  at  the  instructor’s  discretion.  
4. I  will  dismiss  the  class,  not  the  bell.    Please  do  not  prepare  to  leave  until  instructed  to  do  so.  
5. The  dress  code  will  be  enforced.    Please  dress  appropriately.  
6. Students  are  expected  to  remain  quiet  for  attendance.    If  you  cannot  do  so,  your  behavior  will  be  discussed  with  you  
after  class.  
7. Please  clean  up  and  throw  away  any  trash  after  class.  (Recycle  to  help  the  Music  Department!)  
8. Have  fun  during  class,  pay  attention,  and  enjoy  listening  to  and  learning  about  the  greatest  music  in  the  world!  
 
We  have  read  the  above  behavior  and  academic  expectations  and  agree  to  abide  by  them.  
 
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 Course  Overview  
(This  schedule  is  intended  as  a  guide  and  may  be  subject  to  change)  
 
Week  19:  
 Course  Overview,  Student  Expectations  
 Chapter  1:  Introduction  (pgs.  1-­‐5)  
 Chapter  2:  The  Roots  of  Rock  (pgs.  6-­‐30)  
 
Week  20:  
 Chapter  2:  The  Roots  of  Rock  (pgs.  6-­‐30)  
 Rock  and  Roll  volume  1  
 Chapter  3:  The  Emergence  of  Rock  and  Roll  (pgs.  31-­‐44)  
 
Week  21:  
 Chapter  4:  Rock  and  Roll:  Fifties  Style  (pgs.  45-­‐79)  
 Rock  and  Roll  volume  2  
 Test  #1—Chapters  2,  3,  and  4  
 
Week  22:  
 Chapter  5:  Transition:  The  Early  1960’s  (pgs.  80-­‐97)  
 “This  Is  Elvis”  video  (if  available)  
 
Week  23:  
 Chapter  6:  The  Beatles  (pgs.  98-­‐145)  
 “Beatles”  videos  
 
Week  24:  
 Chapter  6:  The  Beatles  (pgs.  98-­‐145)  
 “Beatles”  videos  
 
Week  25:  
 Chapter  7:  The  British  Invasion  (pgs.  146-­‐174)  
 Rock  and  Roll  volume  3  
 Test  #2—Chapters  5,  6,  and  7  
 
Week  26:  
 Chapter  8:  Folk  Music  and  Folk  Rock  (pgs.  175-­‐194)  
 Rock  and  Roll  volume  4  
 
Week  27:  
 Chapter  9:  Soul  &  Motown  (pgs.  195-­‐221)  
 Rock  and  Roll  volume  5  
 
Week  28:  
 Chapter  10:  San  Francisco  (pgs.  222-­‐241)  
 Test  #3—Chapters  8,  9,  and  10  
 Mid-­‐Term  Exam—Chapters  2-­‐10  
 
Week  29:  
 Chapter  11:  Jazz  Rock  (pgs.  242-­‐257)  
 Chapter  12:  Art  Rock  (pgs.  258-­‐283)  
 
 Course  Overview  
(This  schedule  is  intended  as  a  guide  and  may  be  subject  to  change)  
 
Week  30:  
 Chapter  13:  Mainstream  Rock  (pgs.  284-­‐310)  
 Test  #4—Chapters  11,  12,  and  13  
 
Week  31:  
 Chapter  14:  The  Continuing  Fragmentation  of  Rock  (pgs.  311-­‐357)  
 Rock  and  Roll  volume  6  
 
Week  32:  
 Chapter  15:  Heavy  Metal  (pgs.  358-­‐377)  
 
Week  33:  
 Chapter  16:  Dance  Music  (pgs.  378-­‐405)  
 Rock  and  Roll  volume  7  
 Test  #5—Chapters  14,  15,  and  16  
 
Week  34:  
 Chapter  17:  Rap  and  Hip-­‐Hop  (pgs.  406-­‐426)  
 Rock  and  Roll  volume  8  
 
Week  35:  
 Chapter  18:  Alternative  Styles  (pgs.  427-­‐462)  
 Rock  and  Roll  volume  9  
 
Week  36:  
 Chapter  18:  Alternative  Styles  (pgs.  427-­‐462)  
 Rock  and  Roll  volume  10  
 Test  #6—Chapters  17  and  18  
 
Week  37:  
 Chapter  19:  An  Overview  and  An  Editorial  (pgs.  463-­‐476)  
 All  projects/research  papers  due  
 
Week  38:  
 Review  for  Final  Exam  
 Final  Exam—Chapters  2-­‐18  (Cumulative)  including  Final  Listening  Exam