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Moores School of Music
University of Houston
MUSI 1310
Fall 2014
MWF 8:00-9:00
Dr. Tim Koozin rm. 108 section 13146 tkoozin@.uh.edu office: 148 office hours: TW 10:00 and by appt. phone: (713) 743-3318 web page: http://www.uh.edu/~tkoozin/
Mr. Jonathan Booker rm. 110 section 17529 jlbooker@uh.edu
Mr. Jeffrey Cooper rm. 112 section 17530 jthcooper@gmail.com
Mr. Paul Garza rm. 116 section 17531 paulvgarza@gmail.com
Prerequisite: Passing grade on the Theory Entrance Exam.
Required Texts:
Benjamin, Horvit & Nelson. Techniques and Materials of Music, enhanced 7th ed. (with website access)
The e-Workbook is available at the Techniques and Materials of Music website to registered owners of the book
Benjamin, Horvit & Nelson. Music for Analysis, 7th ed.
Course Schedule (subject to change):
Exam I (Part I, Rudiments): Monday, September 22
Exam II (Part II, Units 1-8): Friday, October 24
Exam III (Part II, Units 8-13): Friday, December 12, 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Grading and Policies:
Exams (3 x 20%) 60%
Daily work 40%Four absences are allowed for any reason. There will be no ÒexcusedÓ absences beyond that number.
Fifth absence lowers final grade by a minus.
Sixth absence lowers final grade by an additional minus.
Seventh absence results in being dropped from the course (resulting in a W or F as appropriate).
Tardies: Three count as one absence.Last day to drop without a grade: September 10 Last day to drop or withdraw: October 31
Assignments are due on the appropriate day at the start of class.
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Please obtain the phone number of a classmate to get information in case of absence.Always bring staff paper (blank staff paper PDF file).
Students are expected to be in class and on time, with homework completed.
UH Policies on Academic Honesty can be found at the UH website here. You are expected to do your own work on all assignments, quizzes, and exams unless instructed differently. Problems with academic dishonesty will be handled according to the procedures outlined in the undergraduate student handbook and in the undergraduate course catalog. Please note that the mere suspicion of academic dishonesty is enough to initiate official action; please do not put yourself in the position of having to deal with this kind of situation.
Students with disabilities are asked to bring to the instructor's attention any special accommodations they may require. Students will document a disability with the UH Center for Students with Disabilities (phone: 713 743-5400). The CSD will provide recommendations to help the instructor and student accommodate a disability.
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MUSI 1170
Fall 2014
TTh 8:00-9:00
Dr. Tim KoozinÊÊÊÊÊÊ Êrm. 108ÊÊÊsection 13142ÊÊ tkoozin@.uh.edu office: 148 ÊÊÊoffice hours: TW 10:00 and by appt. phone: (713) 743-3318 web page: http://www.uh.edu/~tkoozin/
Mr. Jonathan Booker rm. 110 section 17532 jlbooker@uh.edu
Mr. Jeffrey Cooper rm. 112 section 17533 jthcooper@gmail.com
Mr. Paul Garza rm. 145 section 17534 paulvgarza@gmail.com
Prerequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in Theory 1, MUSI 1310.
Required Texts:
Benjamin, Horvit & Nelson. Music for Sight Singing, 6th ed.
Horvit, Koozin, & Nelson. Music for Ear Training (workbook with website access), 4th ed.Always bring staff paper (blank staff paper PDF file).
Course Schedule (subject to change):
Midterm Exam (Units 1-5): Tuesday, Oct 21 (dictation) & Oct 23 ( singing exam by appointment)
Final (Units 5-6): Thursday, Dec. 4 (dictation) and Thursday, Dec. 11, 8:00-11:00 (singing, individually by appointment)
Grading and Policies:
Dictation: 50% (in class daily 10%, lab work 20%, midterm 10%, final 10%)
Sight Singing: 50% (in class daily 30%, midterm 10%, final 10%)Four absences are allowed for any reason. There will be no ÒexcusedÓ absences beyond that number.
Fifth absence lowers final grade by a minus.
Sixth absence lowers final grade by an additional minus.
Seventh absence results in being dropped from the course (resulting in a W or F as appropriate).
Tardies: Three count as one absence.Last day to drop without a grade: September 10 Last day to drop or withdraw: October 31
Assignments are due on the appropriate day at the start of class.
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Please obtain the phone number of a classmate to get information in case of absence.Students are expected to be in class and on time, with homework completed.
UH Policies on Academic Honesty can be found at the UH website here. You are expected to do your own work on all assignments, quizzes, and exams unless instructed differently. Problems with academic dishonesty will be handled according to the procedures outlined in the undergraduate student handbook and in the undergraduate course catalog. Please note that the mere suspicion of academic dishonesty is enough to initiate official action; please do not put yourself in the position of having to deal with this kind of situation.
Students with disabilities are asked to bring to the instructor's attention any special accommodations they may require. Students will document a disability with the UH Center for Students with Disabilities (phone: 713 743-5400). The CSD will provide recommendations to help the instructor and student accommodate a disability.
Grading guidelines for prepared singing:
A+ Correct pitches, correct rhythm, correct conducting, performed confidently and musically
A Correct pitches, correct rhythm, correct conducting
AÐ Minor errors in one or two areas
B+ Minor errors in three areas or 1-2 obvious rhythm errors; stopping and continuing
B 2-3 serious pitch errors or serious rhythmic errors; beginning over
BÐ 3-4 serious pitch errors and/or many rhythmic errors
CÕs ÊÊStarting over more than once; additional pitch and rhythm errors; failure to conduct
DÕs ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊNumerous errors in all areas; lack of orientation to key center; poor preparation
F Numerous errors in all areas; apparent lack of preparation