IVC -2006                                                 

Dr. Hope Davis

 

MUS 110, 112, 210, 212 – Musicianship

 - Syllabus -

A. Course Content: A course designed to present basic skills and theory of music for persons interested in a background for, appreciation of, or further studies in music.  Skills to be learned and developed are sight-singing, ear-training, keyboard harmony and rudimentary piano skills. 

 

B. Required Materials:

          1. For Sight-Singing: Oxford Folk Song Sight Singing Series

             (8A-Vol. 1 & 2, 8B-Vol. 3& 4, 8C-Vol. 5 & 6, 8D-Vol. 7 & 8)

          2. And: Pruess, Christmas In Song

          3. For Dictation: Manuscript paper, a pencil and an eraser.

 

C. Attendance Policy: Regular class attendance is expected and recorded.  Poor attendance will lower student’s grade.  No other class sessions are required other than the three weekly meetings.

 

D. Computer Assignments: In the MIDI/Keyboard Lab, computer ear-training activities on Practica Musica will be assigned weekly (approx. 2 hours a week).

 

E. Policy on Homework & Quizzes: There are no written assignments other than the final project.  However, in order to develop the sight-singing and dictation skills necessary, the student will need to have a routine of regular practice outside of class.  No makeup quizzes will be given unless a prior agreement is made with the instructor.

 

 

F. Grading Policy:        30% =Sight-singing Quizzes

                                       30%= Dictation Quizzes

                                      20%= Computer Activities

                                      20%= Final Exam

 

G. Office Hrs:      WALK-IN Hours: MTWThF - 11 to 12

BY APPOINTMENT Hours: MWF: 8 to 9,  3 to 4;  F: 1 to 2;  T&Th: 12 to12:30, 3:30 to 4:30

                             Dr. Van’s Office Phone: 352-6205      Email: vdecker@imperial.cc.ca.us

 

Accommodations: Any student with a documented disability (i.e., learning, physical, psychological, vision, hearing, etc) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the instructor and Disable Student Programs and Services at the beginning of the semester.