Theory II SyllabusÊÊ|ÊÊAural Skills II SyllabusÊÊ|ÊAssignments
Moores School of Music
University of Houston

MUSI 1311    MWF 8:00 - 9:00ÊÊ   Spring 2012

Dr. Tim Koozin         section 10292   rm. 108  tkoozin@uh.edu    office: 148   phone: (713) 743-3318   web page: http://www.uh.edu/~tkoozin/
Mr. Daniel Webbon   section 18429   rm. 110  danielwebbon@gmail.com
Mr. Samuel Hunter   section 18430   rm. 112  samuelcraig.hunter@gmail.com
Ms. Jennifer Lee       section 18431   rm. 116  jenniferlee241@gmail.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, 7th ed.

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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:

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊDaily work and quizzes  ÊÊÊ  40%     No make-ups. Late work not accepted.
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊMidterm Exam          ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ20%     Friday, March 2
ÊÊÊÊÊÊ Composition Assignment   20%
ÊÊÊÊÊÊ Proficiency Exam         ÊÊÊÊÊ20%     Wednesday, May 7, 8:00-11:00

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Attendance policy:

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.
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Last day to drop without a grade: February 1.         Last day to drop or withdraw: April 3

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. 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.

Aural Skills II SyllabusÊÊÊÊÊ (top)

MUSI 1171          TTh 8:00 - 9:00     Spring 2012

Dr. Tim Koozin         section 10290   rm. 108  tkoozin@uh.edu    office: 148   phone: (713) 743-3318   web page: http://www.uh.edu/~tkoozin/
Mr. Daniel Webbon   section 18432   rm. 110  danielwebbon@gmail.com
Mr. Samuel Hunter   section 18433   rm. 112  samuelcraig.hunter@gmail.com
Ms. Jennifer Lee       section 18434   rm. 116  jenniferlee241@gmail.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.
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊHorvit, Koozin, & Nelson. Music for Ear Training Workbook/CD-ROM, 3rd ed.

Always bring staff paper.

Course Schedule (subject to change):

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊMidterm Exams: March 6 & 8
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊFinal: Thursday, April. 26 (dictation) and Thursday, May 11, 8:00-11:00 (singing)

Grading and Policies:

         Dictation:        Ê50% (in class daily 10%, lab work 20%, midterm 10%, proficiency exam 10%)
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊSight Singing: Ê50% (in class daily 30%, midterm 10%, final 10%)

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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 1.         Last day to drop or withdraw: April 3

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. 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

         AР         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

         BР          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