Theory II Syllabus Moores School of Music University of Houston MUSI 1311    MWF 8:00 - 9:00      Spring 2015

Assignments Aural Skills II Syllabus Techniques and Materials of Music site Music for Ear Training site Blank Staff Paper

Dr. Tim Koozin          rm. 108   section 10267   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 16433   jlbooker@uh.edu
Mr. Jeffrey Cooper    rm. 112   section 16431   jthcooper@gmail.com
Mr. Paul Garza          rm. 116   section 16432   pvgarza90@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, 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.

Grading:

       Daily work and quizzes      40%     No make-ups. Late work not accepted.
       Midterm Exam                  20%     Friday, March 6
       Composition Assignment   20%
       Proficiency Exam              20%     Monday, May 11, 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 4.         Last day to drop or withdraw: April 6

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.

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MUSI 1171          TTh 8:00 - 9:00     Spring 2015

Dr. Tim Koozin          rm. 108   section 10265   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 16433   jlbooker@uh.edu
Mr. Jeffrey Cooper    rm. 112   section 16434   jthcooper@gmail.com
Mr. Paul Garza          rm. 116   section 16435   pvgarza90@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, 6th ed.
         Horvit, Koozin, & Nelson. Music for Ear Training (workbook with website access), 4th ed.

Always bring staff paper.

Course Schedule (subject to change):

        Midterm Exams: March 10 & 12
        Final: Thursday, April 30 (dictation) and Thursday, May 14, 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 4.         Last day to drop or withdraw: April 6

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

         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