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Elementary Ear-Training II Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Jim Laughlin (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

jelaughlin@actx.edu

Phone

8063715345

Office Location

Music Building 312

Office Hours

Course Information

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Course

MUSI-1117-001 Elementary Ear-Training II

Prerequisites

Corequisite: MUSI 1212

Course Description

Rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation; rhythmic and melodic sightreading; diatonic harmonic progressions to be played at the piano.

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Department Expectations

The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) have developed a comprehensive overview of neuromusculoskeletal, vocal and hearing health issues for postsecondary schools and departments of music.  Information of a medical nature is provided by PAMA; information regarding contextual issues in music programs, by NASM. The following links address the risk of noise-induced hearing loss, neuromusculoskeletal and vocal injury—all of which are widespread and serious public health issues for musicians and others.

NASM-PAMA Advisories on Neuromusculoskeletal and Vocal Health

NASM-PAMA Advisories on Hearing Health :

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 1 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

No textbooks available

Supplies

No supplies available

Student Performance

After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will continue to develop the skill of "aural imagery" mentioned in MUSI 1116.The student will work with more complex sight singing examples, rhythm examples and dictation. Tthe student will also be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:

 

 

1.             Clap rhythms with compound meters using complex subdivision, mixed meter, triplets and the supertriplet.

 

2.             Take rhythmic dictation of two measures or more using compound meters with complex subdivision of the beat and simple meters with triplet subdivision of beat.

 

3.             Sightsing melodies (which include pentatonic folk songs and modulation) up to performance tempo.

 

4.             Take melodic dictation of two phrase melodies that may include modulation.

 

5.             Continue to sing and take through dictation all major, minor and perfect intervals.

 

6.             Take harmonic dictation identifying secondary dominants and leading tone chords and be able to write them on the staff.

 

7.             Be able to recognize and write non‑harmonic tones.

 

Students shall demonstrate the learning objectives.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

No behavior expectations available

Grading Criteria

Based on scores from several chapter test requiring the student to demonstrate the skills listed under Student Performance. This course requires the student to work on ear training skills in the music lab.  The weekly lab grade will be averaged into one score that will be added to the other exam scores.  This final lab score cannot be dropped. Each exam given is worth 100 points and final grade will be based on the following scale:

 

 

A=90-100%

 

B=80-89%

 

C=70-79%

 

D=60-69%

 

F=Below 60%

 

Students are responsible for any makeup work.

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement as each class builds on skills learned in previous classes.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.

 

Calendar

Quizzes, Midterm, FinalYeshandout

Additional Information

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Syllabus Created on:

12/06/10 8:19 PM

Last Edited on:

01/11/17 10:45 AM