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MUSI 3389 - Music Theory


Spring Semester 2007
Website: www.utpb.edu/music/index.html

Prerequisites: none
Location of class: MESA Room 4147
Time: MWF 9:00-9:50
Faculty: Gregory M. Pysh
Cell Phone: 967-1180
E-mail (most effective): gpysh@fpcmid.org
Office Hours: By appointment

Text and Required Materials: The required texts are: Tonal Harmony. by Stefan Kostka and Dorothy Payne; and Music for Sight Singing, seventh edition, by Robert Ottman and Nancy Rogers.

Course Description: The course will consist of lectures, in-class work and take-home assignments, rhythmical articulation exercises and aural (ear) training.

Course Objectives:

1. To further each student’s understanding of and application of the elements, tenets
And building blocks of music theory;
2. To provide an opportunity for students to analyze existing musical scores;
3. To encourage students to write musical examples and exercises;
4. To further develop students’ rhythmical discipline and confidence;
5. To further develop students’ aural skills: identification of intervals; identification of triads and seventh chords; melodic and rhythmic dictation
6. To aid the student in learning the disciplines of score study, analysis and preparation;
7. To sharpen students’ skills in score reading, ear training and transposition;
8. To deepen the student’s understanding of and appreciation for the art of composition

Requirements:
Consistent attendance in class
Timely and accurate preparation of assignments
Demonstrable progress in ear training, sight-singing, and rhythmic examples
Chapter exams
Final written exam
Mid-term ear training exam
Final ear training exam

Attendance: Since this class is a practical, “hands-on” class, attendance is essential to success in the course. Students are allowed two unexcused absences during the semester. Taking additional unexcused absences will adversely affect the student’s grade.

Absence from class does not mean absence from responsibility. The student is responsible for all material covered in class and for any changes in the semester schedule and should check with your instructor for up-to-date information in the event of an absence.

Grading percentages:
99-100% A+
95- 98% A
90- 94% A-
87- 89% B+
82- 86% B
80- 81% B-
77-79% C+
72-76% C
70-71% C-
60-69% D
below 60% F
Incompletes are highly discouraged and rare.

Grade Calculation:
Attendance 10%
Chapter exams 40%
Assignments and class work 25%
Sight-singing, ear training, rhythmic exercises 15%
Final exam 10%
Extra credit assignments MAY be offered.

Help Available:
Dr. Keast and I want you to succeed in this class and are available to work with you outside of class. However, please do not wait until the end of the semester or until immediately before exams to seek help.

Academic honesty is fundamental to the activities and principles of a university. The academic community regards academic dishonesty as an extremely serious matter, with serious consequences. Any effort to gain an advantage not given to all students is dishonest whether or not the effort is successful. Any suspicion of academic dishonesty will be reported and investigated. A student who engages in scholastic dishonesty that includes, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, and collusion will receive an “F” for the course. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. For complete information on UTPB student conduct and discipline procedures consult the university’s handbook at: http://www.utpb.edu/utpb_studentlstudents/studentguide/sg3jndexframe.htm#Student WelfareandDiscipline. When in doubt about plagiarism, paraphrasing, quoting, collaboration, or Internet applications, consult the instructor. Assignments generated by downloading or printing from the Internet are considered under the auspices of academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in this course.

Americans with Disabilities Act: Students with disabilities that are admitted to The University of Texas of the Permian Basin may request reasonable accommodations and classroom modifications as addressed under Section 504/ADA regulations. Students needing assistance because of a disability must contact Dr. Efren D. Castro, Director, Programs Assisting Student Study (PASS) Office, 552-2630, no later than 30 days prior to the start of the semester.

The definition of a disability for purposes of ADA is that she or he (1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantively limits a major life activity, (2) has a record of such an impairment or, (3) is regarded as having such an impairment.

Students who have provided all documentation and are eligible for services will be advised of their rights regarding academic accommodations and responsibilities. The University is not obligated to pay for diagnosis or evaluations nor is it obligated to pay for personal services or auxiliary aids.

If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with the instructor, or if you need special arrangements in the case the building must be evacuated, please inform Dr. Keast (keast_dutpb.edu) immediately. It is best to contact Dr. Keast after class or during his office hours.

Let this syllabus serve as an outline to the objectives and materials that we will cover.
This syllabus is subject to revision at the discretion of Gregory Pysh.