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Revision as of 09:04, 5 October 2012
Click here to download course outline for Fall 2012
Please complete readings, watch films, and study maqamat and durub prior to each class. Submit a 1-2 paragraph report on each reading and each film via email to the instructor using the subject line: MENAME review
From course outline:
"Homework: You must read, listen, and watch assignments listed on http://bit.ly/mename prior to the class in which they are assigned. For each such assignment, submit a 1-2 paragraph review to the instructor via email with the subject “MENAME review” before 6:30 on the due date. In this paragraph, demonstrate that you’ve completed the assignment (by telling me what it’s about), and that you’ve thought about it (by telling me what you think of it). This review is due prior to class; late assignments will be downgraded a quarter point per day. Note that all homework assignments are available online."
Midterm quizzes are scheduled for October 11 (academic, 6:30 – 7:00; short answer and map quiz) and October 25 (demonstration of performance and aural competence, 6:30 – 7:30). Final exam: November 29, 6:30 to 9:30, comprising two quizzes (academic and performance). No makeups will be allowed without a valid excuse (doctor's note or documented family emergency).
Week 1: Sep 6
Maqam: Hijaz
Durub: wahda, maqsum, bamb
(see Theory section)
Lecture segment (6:30 to 7:00)
Course introduction
Rehearsal segment: (7:00 to 9:30)
Instrumental piece:
Songs:
- Ah Ya Zayn (traditional; here performed by the celebrated Wadi al-Safi)
Week 2: Sep 13
Maqamat: Bayyati, Rast
Durub: Malfuf, Fals, Sama`i Darij, Yuruk Sama`i, Khush Rank [D*T D*DD T*T D*DD T*T]
Homework
Remember homework is always due before class! You must submit reading reviews for each reading to me by email before class on Thursday! For details, see course outline above.
Read & review:
- Hearing the Music of the Middle East
- Performance of Arab Music in Twentieth-Century Egypt: Reconciling Authenticity and Contemporaneity
Browse: http://maqamworld.com, and Theory section of our website, especially for the maqam (Hijaz) and durub we introduced last week.
Lecture segment
Overview of tonal and rhythmic theory
Rehearsal
- Review pieces from last time (Dulab Hijaz, Ah Ya Zayn)
- al-Hilwa Di, by Sayyid Darwish and Badi` Khayri (Hijaz)
- Ana Fintizarak, by Zakaria Ahmed and Bayram al-Tunisi (Hijaz)
- original radio broadcast of Umm Kulthum's performance. We'll imitate this performance as much as possible.
- performed by an unknown mutrib (singer), from NJ?
- performed George Wassouf
- performed by Adam (?)
- performed solo by Jannat Mahid (Moroccan)
Week 3: Sep 20
- Maqamat: Hijaz, Rast, Nahawand (review), Shahnaz (new)
- Durub: Ayub, Fals, Sama`i Darij, Yuruk Sama`i
Homework
Read/watch and review:
Film segment (6:30 to 7:30)
Film: Umm Kulthum: A Voice Like Egypt
Rehearsal
- Ana fintizarak
- Dulab Hijaz 2
- il Hilwa Di - guitar version
- Salla Fiana Al Lahza Hindiyya, muwashshah by Sayyid Darwish (a Media:Salla_fina_al-lahza_hindiyya.pdf score is available.
Week 4: Sep 27
- Maqamat & Durub: review content from previous weeks
Homework
Read, listen, and review:
- Central Asia: Overview (read the whole thing, and review. Remember a review is in 2 parts: (a) provide the main points; (b) give me your critical view - what did you think of it?)
- Music of Central Asia Vol. 1: Tengir-Too: Mountain Music from Kyrgyzstan (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, SFW40520) (listen and read the liner notes; review both together in a single review)
- Folk Music of the U.S.S.R. (Folkways Records, FW04535), listen to tracks 26, 27, and read liner notes: (a) introduction, and (b) short blurbs for these two tracks only (pp. 6-7)
Rehearsal
Special session with Kanykei Mukhtarova
Week 5: Oct 4
NOTE: the first quiz will be held on Oct 11, from 6:30 - 7:00, comprising short answers and identification of countries on a map. A study guide will be presented on Oct 4.
- Maqamat: Hijaz, Rast, Nahawand, Shahnaz (review); Rahat al-Arwah (new)
- Durub: Wahda, Maqsum, Masmudi, Sa`idi, Bamb, Malfuf, Ayub, Fals, Sama`i Darij, Yuruk Sama`i, Khush Rank [D*T D*DD T*T D*DD T*T] (all review)
Homework
Read and review:
- Musical Life in Aleppo, Syria (and as you read this, bear in mind the massive destruction the city is experiencing today...)
- Snapshot: Sabah Fakhri
- Musical Instruments in the Arab World (skim this one and report on general content)
Note: Garland musical examples are available here: http://muco.alexanderstreet.com.login.ezproxy.library.ualberta.ca/view/409890
Rehearsal
- Ana fintizarak
- Dulab Hijaz on nay, and score , with words in Kurdish
- Dulab Hijaz 2
- il Hilwa Di - guitar version
- Salla Fiana Al Lahza Hindiyya, muwashshah by Sayyid Darwish
- Kyrgyz song (?)