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Aural Perception, MUS 138, Sect. 4
OBJECTIVES AND GOALS:
To help music majors develop sophisticated aural listening skills and strategies for improving and understanding existing aural skills
To further enhance melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation capabilities
To further enhance sight singing abilities
CLASS STRUCTURE:
Aural Perception II is a supplement to Music Theory II. It is a lab course in sight singing and melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation. Expect regular assessment (quizzes) in class.
ASSESSMENT:
At the end of the semester you will receive a traditional letter grade (we do use plus and minus) based on your progress and work effort in this course. Music students must become agile in taking music dictation in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic listening as well as sight singing. Expect regular homework and frequent assessment. Quizzes will be announced in class, and students will be given appropriate notice for preparation. Students earning less than 75% on homework and/or quizzes will be required to spend 3 hours per week in the music lab working with a computer program named Auralia. Music lab work is recommended for all students.
10% participation (which implies attendance!)
20% journal* and other assignments
30% quizzes
20% midterm exam
20% final exam
* Journal entries must be added to the course wiki or to a personal weblog
Listen structurally to music and practice sight singing and dictations OUTSIDE of class!
TEXT: A New Approach to Sight Singing by Sol Berkowitz, Gabriel Fontrier, and Leo Kraft. W.W.Norton, 4th ed.
Progressive Sight Singing by Carol Krueger. Oxford University Press, 2007.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS:
Music manuscript paper (bring to every class)
Hi-lighters in at least 3 different colors
Metronome
A NOTE REGARDING ATTENDANCE:
It is doubtful that students who do not attend this class regularly will be able to pass the course. Attendance is considered in the final determination of grades and extra credit assignment, for example. Should an emergency arise or you will be absent due to University-related activities, please notify me immediately. A limited number of excused absences can be permitted. Should you choose to miss class, check with a classmate to see what you missed and to obtain assignments.
CLASS PLAN FOR SPRING 2008
As stated above, this course is a companion to written theory. Therefore, we will work to develop your aural skills alongside your written skills. Topics that will be explored this semester include:
- Irregular divisions of the beat
- More complex rhythmic patterns
- Aural recognition of chords
- Dictation
- Sight-singing within the I-IV-V-I (i-iv-V-i) framework
- Sight-singing beyond simple chord progressions
- Structural listening & analysis (form)
- Musical sight-singing and applications
You can expect to do a LOT of dictation (rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic) and singing in class. Especially if you are a singer (and even if you are not), you should spend at least 15 minutes in the morning before class warming up your body and voice. All singing in class should be done with good posture, relaxed throats and jaws, and enough volume (noise) that your classmates and I can hear you. What’s a little singing among friends?
NOTA BENE: Assignments and quiz announcements will be made during class!!
CLASS HOLIDAYS:
March 25, 27 – Spring Break!!
April 10 – College Music Society Conference
FINAL EXAM:
Friday, May 9 – 8:00-10:00 am
Do not make plans to leave before all of your final exams are completed!
Students with disabilities and/or special needs should see the instructor at his or her earliest convenience and contact Disabilities Services for Students, http://www.umt.edu/dss/ or x2243.
Academic Misconduct and the Student Conduct Code
All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or disciplinary sanction by the University. All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The Code is available for review online at www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/Index.cfm/page/1321.
Written Theory, MUS 111, Sect. 4
PURPOSE
The extensive study of music theory is essential for those individuals who intend to be professional musicians and music educators. You have been assigned to this particular section based on previous assessment so that your needs as an University-level musician can be met. Consistent attendance, regular participation and study, completing assigned work, and satisfactory quiz, test, and project scores will help ensure that you are acquiring the necessary skills to continue to the next level in your theory studies. Serious attention to these components will also enhance applied study in your performance area.
GRADING SYSTEM
Quizzes, tests, and projects are graded with both numbers and letters: A=94 and above, A-=90-93, B+=87-89, etc.
Homework and small assignments are graded by a simple +/- system. Students who have done satisfactory work and clearly understand the principles of the assignment generally receive a √+. Students who have demonstrated minimal understanding of the assignment and/or have done sloppy work generally receive a √-. A √ is usually given to students who are doing average work. Incomplete work is not graded and is not awarded credit.
Keep a record of your scores AND use each returned test as a study guide.
Participation in class is expected and noted for final grade consideration.
Attendance will be taken regularly and will have an impact on the final grade.
Your final grade will be based on the following requirements:
Participation & surprise responses – 10% Midterm – 20%
Assignments – 20% Final exam – 20%
Chapter quizzes – 20% Wiki - 10%
Additional notes:
· Read each chapter ahead of class discussion. Written assignments are due in class, and late assignments will not be graded.
· As stated above, you are responsible for your decision to attend or not attend this course. Should you need or decide to miss a class, check with a classmate to see what you missed. Your professor is not responsible for information you miss due to absence. Should you have a planned absence, please inform me as soon as possible. Should you have an emergency (documentation required) or planned absence that conflicts with a scheduled quiz or exam, please let me know as soon as possible so that special arrangements can be made.
· You are responsible for keeping track of your grade in this course. Do not ask the professor to compute it on your behalf. If you have serious concerns about your grade, please schedule an appointment.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Click 111Schedule
TEXT: Music in Theory and Practice, Vol. I by Bruce Benward and Marilyn Saker, 7th ed. You must bring your copy of this text to all class meetings.
Students with disabilities and/or special needs should see the instructor at his or her earliest convenience and contact Disabilities Services for Students, http://www.umt.edu/dss/ or x2243.
Academic Misconduct and the Student Conduct Code
All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or disciplinary sanction by the University. All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The Code is available for review online at www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/Index.cfm/page/1321.
Aural Perception, MUS 137, Sect. 4
OBJECTIVES AND GOALS:
· To help music majors develop sophisticated aural listening skills and strategies for improving and understanding existing aural skills
· To further enhance melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation capabilities
· To further enhance sight singing abilities
CLASS STRUCTURE:
Aural Perception I is a supplement to Music Theory I. It is a lab course in sight singing and melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation. Expect regular quizzes in class, most of which will be announced in class. TWO sight-singing exams are scheduled for the semester and will be given individually (schedule TBD).
ASSESSMENT:
At the end of the semester you will receive a traditional letter grade (we do use plus and minus) based on your progress and work effort in this course. Music students must become agile in taking music dictation in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic listening as well as sight singing. Expect regular homework and frequent assessment (quizzes). Quizzes will be announced in class, and students will be given appropriate notice for preparation. Students earning less than 75% on homework and/or quizzes will be required to spend at least 2 hours per week in the music lab working with a computer program named Auralia. Music lab work is recommended for all students.
10% Journal
20% assignments
30% quizzes
20% midterm exam (individual appointments)
20% final exam (individual appointments will be scheduled during our specific exam period)
Listen structurally to music and practice sight singing and dictations OUTSIDE of class!
TEXT: A New Approach to Sight Singing by Sol Berkowitz, Gabriel Fontrier, and Leo Kraft. W.W.Norton, 4th ed. Required. All students must purchase this textbook and bring it to every class session.
Progressive Sight Singing by Carol Krueger. Oxford University Press. STRONGLY Suggested.
Rhythm Reading by Daniel Kazez. W.W.Norton, 2nd ed. spiral. Recommended.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS:
Music manuscript paper (for homework and class)
Hi-lighters in at least 3 different colors
Metronome
A NOTE REGARDING ATTENDANCE:
It is doubtful that students who do not attend this class regularly will be able to pass the course. Attendance is seriously considered in the final determination of grades and extra credit assignment, for example. Should an emergency arise or you will be absent due to University-related activities, please notify me immediately. A limited number of excused absences can be permitted. Should you choose to miss class, check with a classmate to see what you missed and to obtain assignments.
CLASS PLAN:
As stated above, this course is a companion to written theory. Therefore, we will work to develop your aural skills alongside your written skills. The anticipated order of topics is as follows:
- Introduction to the course
- Sight-singing systems (numbers, moveable “do”, fixed “do”)
- Rhythm and how to perceive it aurally
- Scales and how to tell them apart
- Intervals
- Chords in root position
- Cadences
You can expect to do a LOT of dictation (rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic) and singing in class. Especially if you are a singer (and even if you are not), you should spend at least 15 minutes in the morning before class warming up your body and voice. All singing in class should be done with good posture, relaxed throats and jaws, and enough volume (noise) that your classmates and I can hear you. What’s a little singing among friends?
NOTA BENE: Assignments and quiz announcements will be made during class!!
Students with disabilities and/or special needs should see the instructor at his or her earliest convenience and contact Disabilities Services for Students, http://www.umt.edu/dss/ or x2243.
Academic Misconduct and the Student Conduct Code
All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or disciplinary sanction by the University. All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The Code is available for review online at www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/Index.cfm/page/1321.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
Wednesday, Sept 5 – this will be an AP day; rescheduled due to class holidays on 9/3 & 9/7 for written theory
Tuesday, Nov 6 – Orchestra Festival (possibly no class or class will meet in a TBD location)
Thursday, Nov 15 – No class; Dr. James at CMS/ATMI Convention
Thursday, Nov 22 - Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, Dec 6 – Last class
FINAL EXAM:
Monday, December 10, 2007 from 10:10am -12:10pm
Do not make plans to leave before all of your final exams are completed!
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