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Moores School of Music
University of Houston

MUSI 2210, Fall 2009, MW 9:00-10:00, section 18950

Dr. Tim Koozin

rm. 108

tkoozin@.uh.edu

http://www.uh.edu/~tkoozin/

 

office: 148

(713) 743-3318

Office hours TW 10:00 and by appt.

Mr. Joel Love

rm. 110

joel@joellove.com

 

Mr. David Mosher

rm. 112

dmosher@mail.uh.ed

 

Ms. Katherine Svistoonoff

rm. 116

katedgreat@aol.com

 

Course Web Page:  http://www.uh.edu/~tkoozin/theory3/

Prerequisites: MUSI 1311, MATH 1310 (core curriculum requirement) and passing grade on Theory Proficiency Exam II.  

Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes include fluency in chromatic tonal harmony and voice-leading involving linear chords, the Neapolitan and augmented sixths, advanced modulation, ninth chords, and smaller musical forms. Coursework includes part-writing exercises, analysis of music literature, and composition.

Required Texts: 

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

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

ÊÊÊÊÊÊThe e-Workbook is available to UH students here: http://www.uh.edu/musicstudents/theory/Workbook_part_3.pdf (chromatic)

Course Schedule (subject to change):

      Midterm Exam: Wednesday, October 21

      Semester Project due: Monday, November 23

      Final Exam: Monday, December 14, 8:00-11:00 a.m.

 

Grading and Policies:

     Exams (2 x 25%)  50%    
     Daily work           ÊÊ40%
     Semester Project   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: Tuesday, September 8          Last day to drop or withdraw: Wednesday, November 4
     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 score paper.
     Students are expected to be in class and on time.  No late assignments will be accepted.

 

UH Policies on Academic Honesty can be found online at http://www.uh.edu/provost/policies/uhhonesty_policy.html. 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 the instructor and student to help in accommodating a disability.

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Aural Skills III SyllabusÊÊÊÊÊ (top)ÊÊÊÊÊAssignments

MUSI 2170, Fall 2009, TTh 9:00-10:00, section 18948

Dr. Tim Koozin

rm. 108

tkoozin@.uh.edu

http://www.uh.edu/~tkoozin/

 

office: 148

(713) 743-3318

Office hours TW 10:00 and by appt.

Mr. Joel Love

rm. 110

joel@joellove.com

 

Mr. David Mosher

rm. 112

dmosher@mail.uh.edu

Ms. Katherine Svistoonoff

rm. 145

katedgreat@aol.com

Course Web Page:  http://www.uh.edu/~tkoozin/theory3/

Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MUSI 1171 and passing grade on Aural Skills Proficiency Exam I; credit for or concurrent enrollment in MUSI 2210.

Description and Learning Outcomes: Aural studies through singing and dictation. Course objectives and learning outcomes include fluency in musical tasks involving tenor clef, secondary dominants, elementary modulation, and more advanced rhythms with borrowed divisions.

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 score paper.

Course Schedule (subject to change):

      Midterm Exam: October 13 & 15

      Final: Thursday, December. 3 (dictation) and Tuesday, December 15, 8:00-11:00 (singing)

Grading and Policies:

      Dictation:       ÊÊ50% (in class daily 10%, lab work 20%, midterm 10%, final 10%)
      Sight Singing: Ê50% (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.

ÊÊÊÊÊÊLast day to drop without a grade: Tuesday, September 8          Last day to drop or withdraw: Wednesday, November 4
  Ê   Assignments are due on the appropriate day at the start of class.
   Ê 
Please obtain the phone number of a classmate to get information in case of absence.
   Ê  Students are expected to be in class and on time.  No late assignments will be accepted.

 

UH Policies on Academic Honesty can be found online at http://www.uh.edu/provost/policies/uhhonesty_policy.html. 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 the instructor and student to help in accommodating a disability.

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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