For week by week description of requirements, assignments, and exams, refer to the Course Outline at the following link: http://vickyjohnson.altervista.org/AuralSkillsIICourseOutline.htm Course Description | Continued development of singing tonal music in treble, bass, alto, and tenor clefs. Continued aural study, including dictation, of rhythm, melody, and diatonic harmony |
| Pre-requisite: a passing grade in MUSI 1116 |
Required Texts and Materials | Bruce Benward and J. Timothy Kolosick, Ear Training: A Technique for Listening,
(edition used for Theory I). (Do NOT buy a used book, an eBook,
or a rental) |
| Robert W. Ottman, Music for Sight Singing
(edition used for Theory I). (This book can be used or
rented, but do
not get an eBook) |
| Music staff paper. Go
here to print staff paper with keyboard and
here for various other configurations. |
| Notebook: it will not be graded, but a good idea to keep your staff paper and other materials.
Also bring 3x5 notecards. |
| Pencil and eraser. I will not accept any assignment or test written in ink. Mechanical pencils are a good choice. |
Bring these materials to every class session.
Course Work Includes | Practical exercises in sight-singing and ear-training |
| Sight-singing and ear-training exams |
| Individual work on computer programs |
Note: Please see the Course Outline for specific topics, schedule, requirements, and deadlines.
Exams
| Exams in sight-singing and ear-training will be given in weeks 4, 8, and 12. One additional exam in sight-singing and ear-training will be given on the last class day. This exam is optional, but can be used to replace a missed exam or a low score. Students may elect to take either part or both. This is the only make-up exam available. |
Grading Will Be Based On
There are 3 regular sight-singing and ear-training
exams. On the last
class day, sight-singing and ear-training make-up exams will be
scheduled. These are optional and students may take either one or
both. The make-up grade will replace the lowest corresponding
grade. If the make-up grade is lower, it will not be counted.
No other make-ups will be given. |
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35% Sight-singing Exams |
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35% Ear-training Exams |
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20% Computer lab assignments, group work, and other
classwork
Computer lab assignments are due on Fridays at 5pm.
Note these on your weekly schedule as there are no make-ups for these. |
| | 10% Class participation |
| Note: Music exists in time. It is important for music professionals to be able to perceive and identify musical elements quickly or they will be of little use. For this reason, proficiency in the areas of aural skills includes speed as well as understanding and assessment will include both.
Some assignments are based upon answers that
are right or wrong and will be graded objectively. Other
assignments will have subjective content. In grading those
assignments, students do not begin with a 100 percent and lose points
for infractions. Rather, these grades are judgments about overall
performance. That is to say, students who have earned an 85% did
not necessarily "lose" 15 points through error, but were judged to have
performed at a B level. These levels are basically described as:
A: Excellent
B: Good
C: Average
D: Below average
F: Unsatisfactory
A grade of C or above is required to pass the
course.
Tarleton differentiates between a
failed grade in a class because a student never attended (F0 grade),
stopped attending at some point in the semester (FX grade), or because
the student did not pass the course (F) but attended the entire
semester. These grades will be noted on the official transcript.
Stopping or never attending class can result in the student having to
return aid monies received. For more information see the Tarleton
Financial Aid website.
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Attendance Policy
| Attendance is required. Absences will only be excused with proper written documentation on letterhead. This includes a note from a healthcare provider in case of illness or a form signed by a sponsor (presented in advance) in the case of a University sanctioned activity. Attendance at funerals and court appearances will also be excused with proper documentation. |
| Class will begin on time. Use this link to set your watch. |
| A student's absences will not change any deadline or assignment requirements. You are always responsible for any material you miss, so check the Course Outline and/or a fellow classmate for announcements, assignments, and requirements. |
Classroom Policy | No food in the classroom.
Drinks in hard-sided containers with lids are allowed. |
| Turn off your cell phones and put them out of sight - mine and yours. Text messaging is prohibited in the classroom.
Exceptions will be allowed at instructor's discretion on an individual
basis if requested in advance. |
| Attention will be given to the lesson at hand, or you will be excused from the classroom. (In other words, no working on other homework, personal business, sleeping, etc.) |
| Keep your backpacks and other personal belongings out of the aisles. |
| Do not leave the room during class except for emergency. |
| If your conduct for any reason is unacceptable, you will be asked to leave. Do not return to class until you have made an appointment to see me and the situation has been resolved. |
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Leave your space better than you found it. |
Academic ConductCheating, plagiarism (submitting another person's materials or ideas as one's own), or doing work for another person who will receive academic credit are all impermissible. This includes the use of unauthorized books, notebooks, or other sources in order to secure or give help during an examination; the unauthorized copying of examinations, assignments, reports, or term papers; or the presentation of unacknowledged material as if it were the student's own work. Any student caught cheating or plagiarizing will receive a grade of "F" for the class. Further disciplinary action may also be taken beyond the Department of Fine Arts. This decision will be mine in consultation with the department head. Cheating is serious business and the penalties for engaging in this sort of activity will be severe. Consult the following link for further information on academic conduct as specified in your student handbook. http://www.tarleton.edu/catalog/academic-information/academic-honesty.html
Students With Disabilities PolicyIt is the policy of Tarleton State University to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. If you are a student with a disability seeking accommodations for this course, please contact Trina Geye, Director of Student Disability Services, at 254.968.9400 or geye@tarleton.edu. Student Disability Services is located in Math 201. More information can be found at www.tarleton.edu/sds or in the University Catalog.
Created and maintained by Vicky V. Johnson |