This course is designed to further the development of basic music theory, including note and rhythm reading, major and natural minor scale construction, key signature identification, interval construction and identification, tonality and triads. Students will also be exposed to music from each of the different periods of music history, receiving information regarding the development of music up to the present day.  

Text:  The Music Kit, 4th ed.  Tom Manoff

Music staff paper:  go here to print your own

Pencil and eraser:  I will not accept any assignment written in ink; mechanical pencils are a good choice

Peripole Recorder

Bring these materials to every class session.

Assignments and activities related to elementary music pedagogy

There is a one hour lab requirement for this course.  It will consist of listening assignments and/or computer assignments as necessary.  These will be listed on the Course Outline.  The lab will not be scheduled as a class.  You may work on these assignments in the lab at your convenience.

 Course Requirements

Homework Assignments

Exams

Tests over the eras of music history which will include listening identification

Exams covering basic music theory.  Make-ups for exams will be considered in cases of excused absences.  See Attendance Policy below.

Instrument Proficiency

A minimal level of proficiency on recorder and piano will be assessed by performance

 Grading

Grades will be determined according to the percentages below:

15%  Proficiencies and demonstrations

Ability to read music will be assessed by proficiency tests on recorder performance

Aural skills will be assessed by piano proficiency requirements

20%  Daily Assignments

Homework assignments:  These are due at the beginning of the class period on the due date.  The Course Outline on the website will reflect the correct due dates.  Late assignments will be penalized 10 points per calendar day

 

Daily quizzes:  These will be over vocabulary and information from reading assignments.  There are no make-ups for these quizzes.

20%  Music History Quizzes

There will be a series of lectures surveying music history which will be assess by  quizzes.

10%  Concert attendance/report

A Concert Event Calendar will be provided at the beginning of the semester.  Please schedule your attendance early.  Other events may be authorized on a case by case basis.  At the end of each performance, students must have their program for the performance signed by the house manager or a member of the faculty. The program must be turned in to the instructor.  A Concert Review Essay is required if only 2 performances are attended.

5%  Participation grade

Every aspect of this class is cumulative and builds on what was learned before, so if you miss a class, you will be behind.  We do not have time to go back, so your presence and participation not only affects your learning experience, but also that of your fellow classmates.  In addition, demonstrations and critiques of music pedagogy cannot be reproduced.  Each absence will result in a 2 point deduction from the participation grade.  Each tardy will deduct 1 point.

 

15% Mid-Term Exam

15% Final Exam
 

Grades will be calculated on a point system as indicated below:

 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 and advance notice.   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 consult a fellow student.  Each class will begin on time and the door will be closed.  If you arrive and the door is closed, you are late.

 Students with Disabilities Policy

It is the policy of Tarleton State University to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other federal, state, and local laws relative to the provision of disability services. Students with disabilities attending Tarleton State University may contact the Office of Disability Services at 254-968-9478 to request appropriate accommodation.  This information can also be accessed at  http://www.tarleton.edu/~stuserv/handbook/HandbookInfo.htm#Disability