Music 303F ,
Section 1: Advanced Sight Singing; Fall, 2006, 1 credit
Dr. Paul Seitz, instructor; email:
seitzp@unlv.nevada.edu
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 to 11:15 a.m., Room: HFA 222
Course Description (from UNLV Catalog):
This course involves ear-training, rhythmic drills and dictation. It is intended to improve fundamental musicianship and musical memory while complementing materials studied in music theory courses.
Each class will typically include ear training drills, sight-singing of melodies, rhythmic dictation, activities related to "fixed do" solfege, and goals for individual practice using the A 440 tuning fork.
Required Materials:
• Manuscript paper, pencils and erasers.
• Music for Sight Singing. Robert W. Ottman. Sixth edition, Prentice Hall, 2001.
• Studying Rhythm. Anne Carothers Hall. Third edition, Prentice Hall, 2005.
• A-440 Tuning Fork
• E-mail access
• Internet access, for e-Reserve, on-line materials (and this site).
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend class regularly and be on time. No more than two unexcused absences will be allowed per semester However, if attendance is not possible, you are responsible for all assignments. In the case of an emergency, please communicate with me as soon as possible. Bring your textbooks, manuscript paper and notebook to every class. Students must always be prepared to perform melodies and rhythmic drills in class; performances will sometimes be graded. Short quizes will be given on a regular basis. Due to the aural nature of this course there will be no make-ups. In the case of an excused absence (determined by instructor), you may be excused from a grade quiz or exam. In any case, you are responsible for all missed assignments.
Grading System:
Grades are given on the basis of (1) minimum standards of competence, (2) the performance of the class or section as a whole, and (3) the growth and progress of each student. That said, the following gives a fair idea of the percentage of each component part in determining a final semester grade
• 30% -- Classroom work, participation and Quizes.
• 20% -- Mid-term Exam
• 25% -- Written Ear Training Exam
• 25% -- Sight-singing Jury
Final Exam:
The UNLV Final Exam scedule lists the time for the final exam as: December 11 at 10:10 a.m. Please make necessary arrangements in advance
so that you can be there, as attendance is required. Sight-singing Juries MAY take place during a class session during the final week of classes.
Office Hours:
Since I do not have an office, my office hours have to be by appointment. But I am happy to meet with you (finding a place to meet, as we go) as well as to discuss any questions you have via email (since I am not on campus every day). Please email with any questions, and to schedule meetings.
University-wide policies:
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