Advanced Ear-Training Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

MUSI-2117-001 Advanced Ear-Training

Prerequisites

Corequisite: MUSI 2212

Course Description

Continuation of MUSI 1116 and 1117, extending into seventh- chords and modulations, chromaticism and contemporary idioms.

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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

\ Ottman, Robert W. Music for Sight Singing. Prentice Hall, latest edition.

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\ Additional materials will be provided in class.

Supplies

\ 1. Manuscript paper

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\ 2. Pencils

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\ 3. Textbooks

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\ 4. Additional handouts provided in class

Student Performance

PREREQUISITE:

Must pass "Advanced Ear Training I (MUSI 2116)" with a C or better, or by consent of the music theory department.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Continuation of MUSIC 2116, extending into seventh-chords and modulations, chromaticism, and contemporary idioms. Concurrent enrollment in Advanced Theory.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The goal of this course is improve aural and notation skills in the areas of harmonic dictation, melodic dictation and sight singing with chromaticism, and rhythmic dictation in advanced simple and compound meters. Skills will be developed through singing, playing on piano, and notating examples.

After completion of the semester, the student will:

1. Identify and notate bass and soprano lines of a four part dictation, providing a chordal analysis (including inversions) after 4 hearings. These progressions will be more advanced, including secondary harmonies, borrowed chords, augmented six chords, etc.

2. Sing and play on piano at sight 8-16 bar melodies that contain chromaticism from modal mixture and secondary dominants, and melodies with advanced modulations. Alternate 20th century scales will also be examined.

3. Sing, play, and notate a melodic line with advanced chromaticism of a 8-16 bar length after 3 hearings.

4. Clap and notate advanced complex and mixed meters of a 8-16 bar length after 3 hearings.

5. Use music theory software in the music lab to enhance learning.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ 1. Attend all classes

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\ 2. Be responsible for missed material

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\ 3.  Practice concepts outside of class

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\ 4.  Form learning groups with classmates

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\ 5. Create mock tests and practice

Grading Criteria

1. You will have 3 major exams throughout the semester, each worth 50 points (35 points written portion and 15 points sight singing).

2. You will also have frequent quizzes to practice for the exams.

3. Five points will be subtracted from you point total for every unexcused absence from class.

4. You may be required to use the music lab to practice specific assignments.

You will have a final examination worth 50 points (written and sight singing portion combined)

provided in class.

Final grade will be calculated in Blackboard by a percentage of the total points earned out of a total possible of 200 with the following schema (89.5-100=A, 79.5-89.4=B, 69.5-79.4=C, 59.5-69.4=D, below 59.5=F).

Attendance

\ Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.

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Additional Information

\ Students are encouraged to use the music software provided in the music lab and also any music theory websites.