Behrend Music 005 online

  • Course begins

    Course begins

    Access to orientation module and module 1
  • Due date for completion of orientation exercises

    Due date for completion of orientation exercises

  • Module 1 Assignments Due

    Module 1 Assignments Due

    Candide Exercise
    Self-Assessment Quiz
  • Begin Modules Two and Three: assignments and activities available

    Begin Modules Two and Three: assignments and activities available

    Examination of Chamber Music, the Suite, and Keyboard Works
  • Voice Thread Discussion One begins

    Voice Thread Discussion One begins

    A comparison discussion of Aaron Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man" and John Wiliams' "Summon the Heroes"
  • Instrument ID quiz due

    Instrument ID quiz due

    A self-assessment of material from module two
  • Voice Thread Discussion One due

    Voice Thread Discussion One due

    Final comments in discussion activity must be submitted by 11 p.m.
  • Module 3 Quiz due

    Module 3 Quiz due

  • Notebook evaluation one url submission due

    Notebook evaluation one url submission due

    Submit the url of your most recent blog post for a formal evaluation of your notebook to date
  • Begin Unit Two: Large Scale Compositions. Assignments for Modules 4 & 5A available

    Begin Unit Two: Large Scale Compositions. Assignments for Modules 4 & 5A available

    Unit Two covers the Concerto, the Symphony, large-scale Choral Works with orchestra, and song forms
  • Essay 1 due

    Essay 1 due

    Compare and contrast the concerto and the concerto grosso
  • Deadline for bonus approval

    Deadline for bonus approval

    If you plan to attend a live performance to gain extra credit, your request must be submitted before May 31
  • Form and Structure assignment due

    Form and Structure assignment due

    Put your ears to the test by recognizing different common formal approaches used in the symphony
  • Begin Modules 5B & 6: Assessments available

    Begin Modules 5B & 6: Assessments available

    The Post-Romantic and Modern Symphony, Choral Works & Song Cycles
  • Musical detective assignment due

    Musical detective assignment due

    Unravel the clues to reveal what you're listening to when hearing a musical selection for the first time
  • Symphony concepts self-assessment due

    Symphony concepts self-assessment due

    A self-evaluation of material included in module 5
  • Begin Discussion 2 Voice Thread (Word Painting)

    Begin Discussion 2 Voice Thread (Word Painting)

    A virtual game of tag. See how long you can keep it going. Complete by July 25
  • Notebook evaluation 2 url submission due

    Notebook evaluation 2 url submission due

    Submit the url of your most recent post for a formal evaluation of the notebook to date
  • Complete Discussion 2 Voice Thread

    Complete Discussion 2 Voice Thread

  • Begin Unit 3: Dramatic Overtones. Assessments for module 7 (Opera and Oratorio) available

    Begin Unit 3: Dramatic Overtones. Assessments for module 7 (Opera and Oratorio) available

    Unit Three includes Opera, Oratorio, Ballet, Program Music and Film Music
  • Leitmotif activity due

    Leitmotif activity due

  • Opera & Oratorio Concept Quiz Due

    Opera & Oratorio Concept Quiz Due

  • Essay 2 & Tosca In-Depth due

    Essay 2 & Tosca In-Depth due

    These two projects should develop over the duration of the week
  • Begin Modules 8 & 9: Assignments available

    Begin Modules 8 & 9: Assignments available

  • Ballet self-reflection and concept quiz due

    Ballet self-reflection and concept quiz due

    An assessment of material in module 8
  • Dramatic Plot Exercise due

    Dramatic Plot Exercise due

    One day only. Must offer 3 comments in dialog.
  • Discussion 3 Voice thread complete (Dramatic Plot Follow-Up)

    Discussion 3 Voice thread complete (Dramatic Plot Follow-Up)

    This is a one day discussion
  • Film music self-assessment and course summary activity due

    Film music self-assessment and course summary activity due

    All submissions must be completed before 5 p.m. Friday, June 21.
  • Final notebook evaluation url submission due

    Final notebook evaluation url submission due

    Final blog entry, developed from course summary activity, and final notebook evaluation