COURSE SYLLABUS

Mount Marty University Mission: Mount Marty University, an academic community in the Catholic Benedictine
liberal arts tradition, prepares students for a contemporary world of work, service to the human community, and
personal growth.
Department/Program Mission: The Music Department at Mount Marty University is committed to providing high
quality musical experiences and learning by creating an inclusive environment of students, faculty, staff, and
community members; dedicated to instill an appreciation of music that will last beyond Mount Marty University;
and recognizing the spiritual wonder that comes from engaging in and experiencing music.
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COURSE NUMBER/TITLE: MUS 300 History of Music: Ancient to Baroque
SEMESTER/YEAR: Fall 2022
CREDIT HOURS: 3
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a study of Western music in its development from pre-plainchant and
plainchant sources through the Baroque period. Emphasis is given to the music through a study of its written and
aural forms and the cultural context from which it was generated. Students are thus trained to recognize the
stylistic features and performance practices of each major epoch in the history of music.
LOCATION/COURSE STRUCTURE: Monday - Wednesday - Friday at 10:00 A.M.; Meet in Bede 254

INSTRUCTOR: Brandon Connell, Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities

Email: brandon.connell@mountmarty.edu
Office: Bede 253
Office hours: By appointment
Phone: Mobile 563-321-7931

COMMUNICATION POLICY: Please use your campus email to communicate with me regarding this course.

Q & A FORUM: Available each class period in our face to face class format.
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PRE-REQUISITES: It is highly recommended that students have completed MUS 100 and MUS 101 prior to taking
the MUS 300 and 301 series.

Students who have not taken MUS 100 and 101, but are proficient in their music reading skills can still be
admitted into the course.

Students who do not fit the descriptions above take this course at their own risk.

REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS: A History of Western Music; Burkholder, Grout, Palisca; 10th ed., Norton, 2019

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REQUIRED COMPUTER & DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS: Students must be skilled at producing word documents, and
be able to change the format of those documents to fit assignment rubrics and requirements.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: See statements under PREREQUISITES above.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. The student will gain a broad perspective of the arch of music history from the Ancient to the Baroque
Era.
2. The student will become familiar with terms, people, places, and concepts in music across this particular
period of time.
3. The student will be able to identify through -- both by listening and through score study -- music of the
most prominent composers, forms, and genres throughout this period.

OVERVIEW and SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Attendance: It is expected that students attend each class. Try not to miss more than two classes.
2. Chapter Outlines: Students will be assigned to read each chapter, and create an outline of either the
entire chapter, or parts of the given chapter. 10 points each
3. Occasional Special Assignments: TBA. 25 points
4. Exams: Three (3) total -- each worth 100 points
5. Creation of Music History Timeline or Writing a Paper On a Selected Topic - Graded from rubric provided
to students, and worth 100 points.
 
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Part I: (1) Music In Antiquity, (2) The First Millenium Church, (3) Roman Liturgy and Chant, (4) Song and Dance
Music to 1300, (5) Polyphony through the 13th Century, and (6) New Developments in the 14th Century
Exam 1: Usually hits in late September
Part II: (7) Music and the Renaissance, (8) England and Burgundy in the 15th Century, (9) Franco-Flemish
Composers (1450-1520), (10) Sacred Music in the Era of the Reformation, (11) Madrigal and Secular Song in the
16th Century, (12) The Rise of Instrumental Music
Exam 2: Usually hits in Late October
Part III: (13) New Styles in the 17th Century, (14) The Invention of Opera, (15) Music for Chamber and Church in
the Early 17th Century, (16) France, England, Spain, and the New World in the 17th Century, (17) Italy and
Germany in the Late 17th Century)
Part IV: (18) The Early 18th Century in Italy and France, (19) German Composers in the Late Baroque
(Bach/Handel)
Exam 3: Takes place during your final exam period, which is Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 1 - 2:30 PM

GRADING:
A = 93 - 100
B = 83 - 92
C = 70 - 82
D = 60 - 69
F = 59 or below

Submission of Assignments

LATE WORK: Late work is not accepted.

 
Student Participation & Etiquette (include attendance expectations, excused absences/make-up)

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It is expected that students adhere to the academic calendar when planning trips home and return to campus for
identified holidays on the calendar. Personal vacations do not constitute an approved absence. The Dean of
Faculty must approve absences for undergraduate students greater than four days. Examples of approved
absences might include extended illnesses, or extreme extenuating circumstances. Absences for military training
are exempt from this expectation, but the student must provide their written orders to the Registrar before they
leave.

ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

IT Help Desk
For assistance with your MMU email, Brightspace (D2L), or Lancerlink account, contact the help desk at
helpdesk@mountmarty.edu or (605)668-1561. After hours Brightspace (D2L) support can be reached at
1-888-519-2584.

Library
The Mother Jerome Schmitt Library provides resources and support including an online catalog, electronic
databases, and reference resources. Email: library@mountmarty.edu Ph: (605)668-1555

Career Counseling
Career Development and Placement provides services for all stages of career development including internship
opportunities, career reference library, job and recruitment fairs, shadowing experiences, career testing,
interview strategies, and more. Ph: (605)668-1363

Center for Academic Excellence

The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) provides peer and professional support including peer tutoring, study
skill development, test strategies, and a writing lab. The CAE is located in the Scholastic Learning Center, Room
105. Ph: (605)668-1363

Advising Services: (Guidance on when and how students may obtain a particular support service or resource;
example when and how to meet an advisor – this will vary from program to program)

INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES

Covid Policy
Students may be required to wear masks during in-person class meetings, even if vaccinated. Individual faculty
have the right to require masks in classrooms as noted in the syllabus. Students are expected to monitor campus
COVID-19 updates regarding transmission levels and expectations of mask use in public spaces. If you believe
that you will require an accommodation, please contact:
Dr. Katie Harrell, VP for Student Success
Katie.harrell@mountmarty.edu
605-668-1541

Disabilities
Students with disabilities may request reasonable and appropriate accommodations through Disability Services.
The Disability Services office, housed in the Student Counseling Center, seeks to provide students with equal
access to their Mount Marty University education in accordance with the University's procedures, Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact:
Dr. Katie Harrell, VP for Student Success
Katie.harrell@mountmarty.edu

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Withdrawal
▪ Administration Initiated
1. No show policy. In order to comply with the US Department of Education regulations, faculty are asked to
post attendance during the first two weeks of the term. Students who do not attend any classes during the
first week will be administratively withdrawn from Mount Marty University. Exceptions to this policy require
approval from the Dean of Faculty.

2. Administrative withdrawal of a student. After the census date, a student will be administratively
withdrawn from MMU after two consecutive weeks of absences from all registered classes. Exceptions to
this policy must be approved by the Dean of Faculty.  The registrar will notify the instructors, advisor(s) and
student of the decision in writing. A student who is dismissed for excessive absence may appeal to the
Academic Standards Committee for readmission the following semester. Students in the 8-week flex option
program, who miss both classes for one week, will be administratively withdrawn from the class.

▪ Student Initiated: A student deciding to withdraw from Mount Marty University during or prior to a term for
which he/she is registered notify the Office of the Registrar by completing the University Withdrawal form. The
official withdrawal date will be determined in one of the following ways:
● The date the student indicated on the withdrawal form or notified the Office of the Registrar of the
intent to withdraw.
● The midterm of semester for a student who leaves without notifying the institution.
● The student’s last date of academic attendance at a documented academically-related activity.

Academic Dishonesty Policy

Students are encouraged and expected to conduct themselves conforming to the highest standards in regard to
academic honesty. Violations of this policy may result in dismissal from the University. This policy applies to any
act of academic dishonesty that occurs during a student's matriculation and withdrawal from a course or
completion of a course prior to discovery of the violation will not relieve a student of potential disciplinary action
in connection with academic dishonesty. The complete Academic Dishonesty Policy is located in the current
course catalog.

Code of Conduct
It is the responsibility of each student to become familiar with the regulations stated in the course catalog,
Student Handbook, and printed material. The Student Conduct, University Regulations, and Disciplinary
Procedures are located in the current student handbook in LancerLink.

Fair Use Policy (TBA for fall)

Syllabus Revision
The instructor reserves the right to revise or adjust the course syllabus to best accommodate the pace and needs
of the students.

Vendor Accessibility and Privacy: TBA for fall

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