Sight Singing and Ear Training II

Course Details

Course Number: MUSC1611  Fall 2010

Location: Instrumental Music Hall

Classroom Number: 105

Days & Times:

TTh 2-2:50

Course Attachments

Textbooks
MSU Faculty Member
Dr. David H. Johnson   
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Course Objectives

This class is your laboratory for developing musicianship skills.  We will focus on sight-singing, rhythmic skills, and aural skills.  Sight-singing of melodies and rhythmic patterns will be emphasized; melodic and rhythmic dictation, and interval training will be practiced.


Course Expectations

Grading Standards

Grading: Your grade will be calculated out of 500 points.  (Sorry, no extra credit.)

                                    463 points–A              450 points–A-

438 points–B+                        413 points–B               400 points–B-

388 points–C+                        363 points–C               350 points–C-

338 points–D+                        313 points–D              300 points–D-

Under 600 points–F

 

Exams–40%, four exams at 50 points each (200 points)

Assessments—40%, four assessments at 50 points each (200 points)

Sight Singing “Pop” Quiz Grades—five quizzes at 10 points each (50 points)

Attendance/Preparedness–10% (50 points)


Submission Format Policy


Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

Attendance/Preparedness:  Because Sight Singing and Ear Training is a “laboratory” course where improvement is just as important as achievement, attendance is mandatory.  Attendance is worth 10% of your final grade.  Every unexcused absence after two will penalize you 5 points.

Also, please be on time to class.  Two tardies count as an absence.


Other Policies

Exams: There will be four exams given, each worth 10% of your final grade.  Exams will focus on material most recently covered, but can include anything that has been presented during the semester.   

 

If you know that you cannot attend an exam because of an academic-related conflict, please let

me know at least 2 weeks in advance. An alternate exam time can be scheduled.  If you miss an exam because of an emergency, a make-up can be given, provided that your absence is documented (doctor’s note, for example).  Sleeping too late does not count as an emergency.

 

Assessments: Three times during the semester, you will be evaluated on your prepared and unprepared singing of melodies and rhythms.  Each assessment counts as 10% of your final grade.  I will put a sign-up sheet on my door.

 

 

Sight Singing “Pop” Quiz Grades:  You will be asked to prepare melodies and rhythms to sing by yourself throughout the semester.  Because there is not enough time to hear everyone sing everyday, I will randomly select a few people each class session.  By the end of the semester, you should have 5 scores recorded, 10 points each.  Keep in mind that if you are absent a lot, you may take a zero for one or more of those scores.


Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.