Elementary Ear-Training II Syllabus for 2015-2016
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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.

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NASM-PAMA Advisories on Neuromusculoskeletal \ and Vocal Health

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• Student guide: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/4a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Guide-Standard_June-2014.pdf
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NASM-PAMA Advisories on Hearing Health :

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• Student guide: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-nms-vocal-health/
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Student information sheets:

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• Musculosketal: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/5a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard-NMH_June-2014.pdf
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• Vocal: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/6a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard-Vocal_June-2014.pdf
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• Hearing: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-nms-vocal-health/
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Hours

(1 sem hr; 1 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Ear Training, 2nd Edition. Horvit, Koozin and Nelson

Supplies

\ Music staff paper

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\ pencil

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\ notebook

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\ voice recording device

Student Performance

\ After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will develop the ability to "hear mentally" a piece of music without recourse to an instrument.  To accomplish this, the student develops sight singing skills using correct rhythms and pitches and also the skill of taking down music from dictation.  Each student must develop this "hearing eye" and "seeing ear" or "aural imagery" as it is sometimes called.  The student will also be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program: 

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\ 1. Clap rhythms using duplet and triplet rhythm patterns in simple and compound meter.

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\ 2. Take rhythmic dictation of two measures or more in simple and compound meter.

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\ 3. Sight sing easy melodies in major and minor keys at performance tempi using solfeggio system with moveable "do".

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\  4.Take melodic dictation of four or more measure phrases involving all intervals.

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\  5.Recognize all major, minor and perfect intervals as well as augmented 4ths and diminished 5ths.

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\  6.Sing and be able to take from dictation all the above mentioned intervals.

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\  7.Take one and two measure harmonic dictation of I, ii, IV, V and vi chords with occasional I 6/4 at cadence.

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\ 8. Begin to recognize non harmonic tones in dictation.

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\ Each student will be proficient on all learning objectives.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Grading Criteria

Becasue this course involves the development and demonstration of aural skills, the final grade will be the higher average of:

1) The Final Singing and Final Dictation Exam will be averaged for the Final Grade. 

2) The Final Weighted Course Average determind by;

Final Singing Exam = 25%

Final Dictation Exam = 25%

Mid-Term Singing Exam = 10%

Mid-Term Dictation Exam = 10%

Homework = 15%

Classroom =15 % 

 

A=90-100%

 

B=80-89%

 

C=70-79%

 

D=60-69%

 

F=Below 60%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Student's responsibility

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.

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