Theory II Syllabus  |  Aural Skills II Syllabus  | Assignments
Moores School of Music
University of Houston

Spring 2009
MUSI 1311          Section 10706        MWF 8:00 - 9:00      Room 108

Dr. Tim Koozin           rm. 108 tkoozin@.uh.edu    office: 148 phone: (713) 743-3318   web page: http://www.uh.edu/~tkoozin/
Mr. Adam Hudlow      rm. 110 trumpetflugel03@hotmail.com
Mr. David Mosher       rm. 112 dmosher@mail.uh.edu
Ms. Katherine Svistoonoff rm. 116 katedgreat@aol.com

Prerequisite: MUSI 1310

Description: Harmony and voice-leading through modal mixture, secondary dominants and modulation; periodic structures; further analysis and composition.

Required Texts:     

         Benjamin, Horvit & Nelson. Techniques and Materials of Tonal Music, 7th ed.

         Benjamin, Horvit & Nelson. Music for Analysis, 6th ed.

 

The e-Workbook is available to UH students here (password required):
http://www.uh.edu/musicstudents/theory/Workbook_part_2.pdf (diatonic)
http://www.uh.edu/musicstudents/theory/Workbook_part_3.pdf (chromatic)

Grading:

       Daily work and quizzes     40%     No make-ups. Late work not accepted.
       Midterm Exam                   20%     Monday, March 2
       Composition Assignment   20%
       Proficiency Exam               20%     Wednesday, May 13, 8:00-11:00

  

Attendance policy:

 Four absences are allowed for any reason. There will be no “excused” 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: February 2.         Last day to drop or withdraw: April 7

 Assignments are due on the appropriate day at the start of class.

 Please obtain the phone number of a classmate to get information in case of absence.
 Always bring staff paper.

 Students are expected to be in class and on time.   No late assignments will be accepted.

 Students are expected to comply with UH Policies on Academic Honesty.

  Students with disabilities are asked to bring to the instructor's attention any special accommodations they may require.

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Aural Skills II Syllabus      (top)

Spring 2009
MUSI 1171            Section 10700        TTh 8:00 - 9:00

Dr. Tim Koozin           rm. 108   tkoozin@.uh.edu    office: 148   phone: (713) 743-3318   web page: http://www.uh.edu/~tkoozin/
Mr. Adam Hudlow      rm. 110   trumpetflugel03@hotmail.com
Mr. David Mosher       rm. 112   dmosher@mail.uh.edu
Ms. Katherine Svistoonoff   rm. 116   katedgreat@aol.com

Prerequisites: MUSI 1170 and credit for or registration in MUSI 1311

Description: Continuation of MUSI 1170, through modal mixture and diatonic sevenths; compound meter; decorative chromaticism; alto clef.

Required Texts:     

         Benjamin, Horvit & Nelson. Music for Sight Singing, 5th ed.
         Horvit, Koozin, & Nelson. Music for Ear Training Workbook/CD-ROM, 3rd ed.

Always bring staff paper.

Course Schedule (subject to change):

        Midterm Exams: March 10 & 12
        Final: Thursday, April. 30 (dictation) and Tuesday, May 12, 8:00-11:00 (singing)

Grading and Policies:

         Dictation:         50% (in class daily 10%, lab work 20%, midterm 10%, proficiency exam 10%)
         Sight Singing:  50% (in class daily 30%, midterm 10%, final 10%)

 

Attendance Policy:

Four absences are allowed for any reason. There will be no “excused” 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: February 2.         Last day to drop or withdraw: April 7

   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 score paper.

   Students are expected to be in class and on time.   No late assignments will be accepted.

   Students are expected to comply with UH Policies on Academic Honesty.

   Students with disabilities are asked to bring to the instructor's attention any special accommodations they may require.

Grading guidelines for prepared singing:

 

         A+          Correct pitches, correct rhythm, correct conducting, performed confidently and musically

         A            Correct pitches, correct rhythm, correct conducting

         A–          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

         B–           3-4 serious pitch errors and/or many rhythmic errors

 

         C’s          Starting over more than once; additional pitch and rhythm errors; failure to conduct

         D’s          Numerous errors in all areas; lack of orientation to key center; poor preparation

         F             Numerous errors in all areas; apparent lack of preparation