Independent Study Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

MUAP-1287-002 Independent Study

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Course Description

One 60-minute lesson per week, minimum six hours of outside practice per week required. Emphasis on basic technique and musicianship, with appropriate literature tailored to the needs/desires of the individual student.

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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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• 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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(2 sem hr; 1 hr lesson, 6 hrs practice)

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On Campus Course

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COURSE SYLLABUS FOR INDEPENDENT THEORY LESSONS-MUAP 1287

PREREQUISITE: Consent of Professor.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Instruction of music theory principles like those taught in Basic and Advanced Music Theory courses, with an emphasis on common practice harmonic language, musical form, chromatic harmonies, and style characteristics of the Baroque period through the Twentieth Century; tailored to the individual student.

 

INSTRUCTOR: Prof. Scott Beckett

TEMPORARY OFFICE LOCATION: MB311

OFFICE HOURS: TBA, by appointment (Skype is available)

OFFICE PHONE: (806) 371-5351 (if working, do not leave a message)

CAMPUS E-MAIL: (Since this is a online-enhanced class, please use the “mail” function in BlackBoard for sensitive course information) rsbeckett@actx.edu

TEXTBOOK: Spencer, Peter and Bennett, Barbara. The Practice of Harmony, 6^th Edition. Prentice Hall, 2011:
ISBN-10: 0205717195  ISBN-13:  9780205717194

Supplemental texts as needed and assigned

Available in the AC Bookstore

STUDENT PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OUTCOMES: After studying the materials presented in this course of study, the student should be able to do the following:

 

A. Be able to identify keys, tonality and/or modality by understanding the function of various notes and chords.

B. Be able to identify harmonic treatment in the historical time periods from the Classical period to the Twentieth Century.

C. Gain an understanding of chromatic chords, including Neapolitan 6ths, Augmented 6ths, and altered dominants.

D. Gain an understanding of extended diatonic chords, including 9^th, 11^th, and 13^th chords.

E. Be able to identify and understand the construction of the following musical forms: sonata-allegro, rondo, sonata-rondo, and variation

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Notification of excused absences (subject to approval of instructor) must be made 24 hours IN ADVANCE of the class period being missed. You may contact me at the above e-mail address. You will be responsible for material and assignments that are covered in the class period that you miss. NO MORE THAN TWO EXCUSED ABSENCES WILL BE ALLOWED (after 6 absences, the instructor reserves the right to fail the student). Emergencies can occur, and these will be dealt with on an individual basis.  Being late to class and leaving class early will be considered absent.  Please note that this policy does not cover unexcused absences.  Unexcused absences will not be tolerated and will lower your grade.   Students are expected to schedule the final examination time, for this class, and others, into their respective schedules.  You are responsible for that time and being in class during that timeframe.  A minimum subtraction of 1/3 of a letter grade will be deducted for all unexcused absences.  All students are expected to be in class on time (including Course presentations) and stay the entire scheduled time.  Students are not allowed to miss examinations.  Plan ahead and accordingly.  “My computer crashed” is not an acceptable excuse.  After two instances have occurred, the instructor reserves the right to fail the student.  Emergencies can occur, and these will be dealt with on an individual basis, but please contact me without panicking, and know that I want you to succeed but will not allow slacking.  Excused absences will be accompanied with a appropriate document of legal note (Physicians note, court order, death certificate, Police report, etc…) “My Girlfriend’s fish died” is not an appropriate excuse, and I heard that one before!

 

 

 

DISABILITY STATEMENTDISABILITY STATEMENT: Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact DisAbility Services (SSC 125, Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

GRADING CRITERIA/GRADE SCALE:

Mid-Term Exam 33%

Final Exam 33%

Class Attendance, Preparation, Quizzes- 34%

Homework is required for in-class discussions.  If homework is not completed on a daily basis, the instructor reserves the right to lower the student’s final grade.

Final Grade is based on the following scale:

A= 90-100%

B= 80-89%

C= 70-79%

D= 60-69%

F= Below 60%

 

REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS:

There will be two major exams (Mid-Term and Final Exam) and possibly quizzes. The Final Exam will be held on the day and time found in the Amarillo College schedule of classes and will NOT be comprehensive.

QUESTIONS: This syllabus is only an outline of the course of study. If you should have any questions regarding any of the topics mentioned above, I will be happy to discuss them with you. No question is unimportant, and I look forward to working with you. Have a great semester!   If you do have questions or concerns about the course, ask the instructor before asking the Department head, your private teacher, a friend, or division chair.

Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to alter the syllabus based on the instructor's continuing evaluation of the course.  Students will be alerted to changes made.

Plagiarism and/or cheating on any level will not be tolerated (you will fail). Also, textbooks or notes cannot be used for examinations.  Please use academic honesty and integrity when taking examinations.  Cheating is really DUMB!  It degrades the cheater and the educational environment.

 

Course Outline

Week 1- Setup material and meeting schedule

Week 2- Examine and place student in proper theory track, assign material as needed

Week 3- Examine previous week’s assigned material, teach next track material, assign new material as needed.

Week 4- Examine previous week’s assigned material, teach next track material, assign new material as needed.

Week 5- Examine previous week’s assigned material, teach next track material, assign new material as needed.

Week 6- Examine previous week’s assigned material, teach next track material, assign new material as needed.

Week 7- Examine previous week’s assigned material, teach next track material, assign new material as needed.

Week 8- Examine previous week’s assigned material, teach next track material, assign new material as needed.

Week 9- Examine previous week’s assigned material, teach next track material, assign new material as needed.

Week 10- Examine previous week’s assigned material, teach next track material, assign new material as needed.

Week 11- Examine previous week’s assigned material, teach next track material, assign new material as needed.

Week 12- Examine previous week’s assigned material, teach next track material, assign new material as needed.

Week 13- Examine previous week’s assigned material, teach next track material, assign new material as needed.

Week 14- Examine previous week’s assigned material, teach next track material, assign new material as needed.

Week 15- Examine previous week’s assigned material, teach next track material, assign new material as needed.

Week 16- Final Exam (To be scheduled)

 

 

 

This course outline is a rough estimate for the material in this semester’s course.  The Instructor reserves the right to alter this course outline in order to best facilitate the course.

Don’t be dumb!  Attend class and complete the homework and reading before class!