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Elementary Ear-Training II Syllabus for 2014-2015
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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

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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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Hours

(1 sem hr; 1 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Student Performance

After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will continue to develop the skill of "aural imagery" from MUSI 1116.  A grade of C or better from MUSI-1116 is required as a qualification for this class.

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 complete dictation in all major and minor keys.

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

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

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Grading Criteria

Based on scores from several proficiency tests requiring the student to demonstrate the skills listed under Student Performance. This course requires the student to work on ear training skills on a daily basis. 

Because this is a performance oriented course the Final Grade will be the higher of 1)Final Exams Average, or 2) Overall Course Average.

The Overall Course Average will be determined as follows;

Homework 15%

Class Quizzes 15%

Mid-Term Singing 10%

Mid-Term Dictation 10%

Final Exam -Singing 25%

Final Exam -Dictation 25%

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

The Course Calendar will be presented in Blackboard, students are responsible for information posted.

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