MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT of MUSIC COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Prefix and Number: MU 1321

Course Title: Ear Training I

Credits Hours: One (1) Hour

Course Type: Laboratory

Co-requisite: MU 1213 or consent of instructor

Catalogue Description: Aural identification, singing and dictation of major and minor scales, diatonic melodies, isolated harmonies, simple intervals and rhythms.

College of Education Conceptual Framework:

The faculty in the College of Education at Mississippi State University are committed to assuring the success of students and graduates by providing superior learning opportunities that are continually improved as society, schools, and technology change. The organizing theme for the conceptual framework for the College of Education at Mississippi State University is educational professionals - dedicated to continual improvement of all students’ educational experiences. The beliefs that guide program development are as follows: 1. KNOWLEDGE - Educational professionals must have a deep understanding of the organizing concepts, processes, and attitudes that comprise their chosen disciplinary knowledge base, the pedagogical knowledge base, and the pedagogical content knowledge base. They must also know how to complement these knowledge bases with the appropriate use of technology. 2. COLLABORATION - Educational professionals must continually seek opportunities to work together, learn from one another, forge partnerships, and assume positions of responsibility. 3. REFLECTION - Educational professionals must be willing to assess their own strengths and weaknesses through reflection. They must also possess the skills, behaviors, and attitudes necessary to learn, change, and grow as life-long learners. 4. PRACTICE - Educational professionals must have a rich repertoire of research-based strategies for instruction, assessment, and the use of technologies. They must be able to focus that array of skills on promoting authentic learning by all students or clients, while exhibiting an appreciation and commitment to the value and role of diversity.

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Course Description:

This is the first ear training class given as part of the requirements for music majors. The class meets twice a week - an introduction to sight singing and dictation (intervalic, melodic, rhythmic and harmonic). By the end of the semester the students not only will be able to sing and to hear the written score without the help of an instrument. Ear training, strives to produce a listener, performer or music educator who can perceive sound in meaningful patterns - developing a hearing mind and a thinking ear. This is achieved by developing two types of activities: listening and performance. Listening includes dictation, transcription, recognition or musical perception. Performance includes sight-reading, prepared performance, and conducting. CFPO #3, 4, 5, 6; InTASC #1, 3, 4, 5, 6; MENC #1, 5, 6; NASM #2a, 2c, 3c, 4a

Course Objectives:

The classroom activities and exercises will be given from textbooks and/or handouts to improve their ability to sing and to say rhythms at sight. It is necessary that students participate in the classroom activities as well as practice at home to develop their aural skills. CFPO #3, 6, 7, 10; InTASC #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; MENC #1, 5, 6, 7; NASM #1, 2b, 2c, 4a

Relationship to Other Courses:

Ear training has one primary goal – to intellectually understand what we hear. MU 1321 is a lab for MU 1213 and students who do not pass to the next level of theory is not allowed to enroll in the next level of ear training and vice-versa. Students will learn the theoretical part and put in practice by listening, performing and recognizing the sounds and rhythms during ear training class. All music classes are benefited by the development of the aural skills. Ear Training I, II, III and IV are pre-requisite for all the Upper Level courses. Ear Training III final exam is the UDPE (Upper Division Proficiency Exam) and students must pass with a minimum 70% to enroll in orchestration, form and analysis and advanced conducting. Students should not proceed to the next semester if the final grade is lower than a C and enrollment in two different sections during the same semester is unacceptable. Each semester is prerequisite to the next one as well as co- requisite to theory. CFPO #3, 5; InTASC #4, 6, 7; MENC #7

Topics to be Covered:

Selections will be taken from each book and handouts will be given if necessary. Singing exams will be done individually in the instructor’s office in a certain day and time selected at the beginning of each semester. Each exam will consist of: all exercises; 2 prepared melodies from Melody and Melodies from Literature; 2 prepared rhythms from Rhythm and Kazez’s book. Duets, Sing/Play, and singing/reading at sight will be done and graded in class when necessary. Pairs are selected randomly throughout the semester by the instructor.

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Weeks 1-4 (12 hours) Sight Singing Exercises: • Intervals: Ascending/descending m2, M2 • Scales/Modes: Major scale • Arpeggiated Chord Progressions: root position I, IV and V Berkowitz: • Melody: 1 – 21 (prepare: 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21) • Rhythm: 1 – 18 (prepare: 7, 9, 11, 14, 17, 18) • Duets: 1 – 6 (assign in pairs and test from numbers 1, 4, 5) • Sing and Play: 1 – 5 (assign individually from numbers 1 and 5) • Melodies from Literature: 1 – 12 (8, 10, 12) Kazez: • Chapter 1: 1 – 24 (prepare numbers: 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 18, 22, 24)

Dictation • Intervals: use unison and m2/M2 (harmonic and melodic) • Chords: distinguishing root position major and minor triads by quality • Rhythms: 2-bar rhythms • Melodic: 2-bar melodies

Exam #1: Tuesday Weeks 5-8: (12 hours) Sight Singing Exercises: • Intervals: Ascending/descending m2, M2, P4, P5 • Scales/Modes: Major and harmonic minor scales • Arpeggiated Chord Progressions: root position I, ii, IV and V Berkowitz: • Melody: 22 – 42 (prepare: 23, 25, 28, 30, 32, 35, 37, 40, 42) • Rhythm: 19 – 35 (prepare: 20, 23, 25, 29, 31, 33, 35) • Duets: 7 – 13 (assign in pairs numbers: 8, 11, 13) • Sing and Play: 6 – 10 (assign individually numbers: 8 and 9) • Melodies from Literature: 13 – 25 (16, 23) Kazez: • Chapter 1: 25 – 24 (prepare: 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34) • Chapter 2: 35-50 (prepare: 42, 44, 45, 47, 48, 50) Dictation • Intervals: unison, m2, M2, P4, P5, P8 (harmonic and melodic) • Chords: distinguishing root position major, minor, diminished, and augmented triads by quality • Rhythms: 3-bar rhythms • Melodic: 3-bar melodies

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• Scales: distinguishing major scale and harmonic minor scale by quality

Transcription I Exam #2: Tuesday

Weeks 9-12: (12 hours) Sight Singing Exercises: • Intervals: Ascending/descending m2, M2, m3, M3, P4, P5, P8 • Scales/Modes: Major, harmonic and natural minor scales • Arpegiatted Chord Progressions: root position I, ii, IV, V and vi Berkowitz: • Melody: 43 – 65 (prepare: 44, 46, 48, 51, 52, 55, 58, 59, 60, 62, 63) • Rhythm: 36 – 54 (prepare: 38, 41, 44, 46, 50, 52) • Duets: 14 – 19 (assign in pairs numbers: 15, 16, 19) • Sing and Play: 11 – 17 (assign individually numbers: 13, 15) • Melodies from Literature: 26 – 39 (29, 39) Kazez: • Chapter 2: 49 – 61 (prepare: 49, 51, 52, 58, 59, 60) • Chapter 3: 62 – 74 (prepare: 65, 69, 72, 74)

Dictation • Intervals: unison, m2,M2, m3,M3, P4, P5, P8 (harmonic and melodic) • Chords: distinguishing root position and inverted major and minor triads by quality and position • Rhythms: 4-bar rhythms • Melodies: 4-bar melodies • Scales: distinguishing major, harmonic minor, and natural minor scales Exam #3: Tuesday

Week 13-15: (9 hours) Sight Singing Exercises: • Intervals: Ascending/descending m2, M2, m3, M3, P4, P5, P8 • Scales/Modes: Major and all minor scales • Arpeggiated Chord Progressions: root position i,
III, iv, V and
VI Berkowitz: • Melody: 66 – 85 (prepare: 66, 67, 68, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 85) • Rhythm: 55 – 71 (56, 59, 61, 66, 69, 71) • Duets: 20 – 25 (assign to be performed and graded in class) • Sing and Play: 18 – 23 (assign individually numbers: 18, 21) • Melodies from Literature: 40 – 49 (42, 49)

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Kazez: • Chapter 3: 75 – 94 (prepare: 75, 78, 82, 85, 87, 93, 94)

Dictation • Intervals: unison, m2, M2, P4, P5, P8, m3, M3, m6, M6 (harmonic and melodic) • Chords: distinguishing root position and inverted major, minor, and diminished triads by quality and position • Rhythms: 4-bar rhythms • Melodies: 4-bar melodies • Scales: distinguishing major and all minor scales

Transcription II Exam #4: Tuesday Dictation Exam will be given according to the university calendar

Schedule and dates are subject to change according to the pace of the class and the students’ need. All dates and material will be given at least a week prior to exams.

Required Texts:

Berkowitz, S., & Fontrier, G. & Kraft, L., & Goldstein, P., & Smaldone, E. (2010). A new approach to sight singing . New York: W. W. Norton & Company. ISBN: 978-0-393-91150-3

Kazez, D. Rhythm reading – Elementary through advanced training . New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1997. ISBN: 0-393-97073-6

MacGAMUT software. www.macgamut.com Staff paper, pencil, and eraser.

Methods of Instruction:

The instructor will include lectures, inquiries, research and creative projects, assigned homework and class work.

Suggested Student Activities:

The class emphasis is learning by doing, with each topic presented at least within a month prior to the exam. Students will be asked to participate in different activities in class, take-home assignments and projects, with a series of exercises from the texts and/or handouts, such as: 1. Pitch and rhythmic notation by using music scores or excerpts, in class enquiries and activities and homework assignments. Students will be asked to perform pitch, melodies and/or rhythms individually by also applying multi-tasking skills: singing in rhythm and conducting with correct patterns;

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2. Harmonic analysis using functional harmony and popular symbol through aural and/or written analysis; 3. Idea of phrase structure, sections and cadence by using entire music scores or excerpts from different periods, composers and countries; 4. Non-harmonic tones recognition by harmonic and melodic analysis; 5. Three and four-voice part writing by application of theoretical rules.

MSU Honor Code: “As a Mississippi State University student I will conduct myself with honor and integrity at all times. I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor will I accept the actions of those who do.” The Mississippi State Honor Code can be found at http://www.honorcode.msstate.edu/ .

If students are caught cheating, both (the one who gives the answers and the one who asks for the answers) will receive a grade of zero for the assignment, homework, and/or exam.

Statement of Student Rights and Academic Misconduct: “Any student with a documented disability who may require special accommodations should self-identify to the instructor as early in the semester as possible to receive effective and timely accommodations. All occurrences of academic misconduct will be dealt with in accordance with the guidelines and procedures outlined in the Academic Miscount Policy which may be accessed on the web at: http://www.msstate.edu/web/student_policies.html ."

If students are caught cheating, both - the one who gives the answer(s) and the one who asks for the answer(s) - will receive a grade of zero for the assignment, homework, and/or exam.

Technology:

This class will use myCourses to deliver assignments such as two transcriptions from Wave files and/or YouTube, DVDs, VHS, CDs, and the library database Naxos. Grades and absences will be posted in banner and handouts, homework and assignments will be posted online via myCourses . CFPO # 3, 5, 6, 10; InTASC # 1, 4, 6; MENC # 4; NASM # 1, 3a, 5a, 5c

Diversity:

Diversity is accomplished through the study of repertoire from various cultures, countries, styles and periods. The instructor will use different ways and music genre to teach students with different learning process. CFPO # 7; InTASC # 1, 3, 6, 8; MENC # 5, 8, 9; NASM # 2c

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Students with Disabilities:

Mississippi State University is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to all students and assisting students in making their college experiences successful and positive. MSU complies with the provisions set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, offering reasonable accommodations to qualified students with documented disabilities. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, you will need to contact Student Support Services (325-3335) for the coordination of services. Field Component: This course will not have a field component.

Grading:

60% - Exams: there will be four dictation exams and four singing exams, and the average of each is worth 20% of the final grade. The dictation and singing exams are graded from 0 to 100. No grades will be dropped. It is imperative that students are present for each exam, and no make-up exams are allowed , even with a doctor’s excuse or family emergency.

• Failure to take a scheduled exam due to an unexcused and excused absence will result in a score of zero for that exam. • In the event of unexcused and excused absence at the administration of an exam, the equivalent grade earned on the final exam will replace the missing exam grade (0-zero) after the final exam has been graded at the end of the semester. • Unexcused absence at the final exam will earn a 0 (zero) for that exam, and an “Incomplete” will not be awarded. • In the event of two or more missed exams, only one missing exam grade will be replaced by a final exam grade, and the other(s) will remain at 0 (zero).

10% - Homework, pop quizzes, small assignments and class work.

10% - Transcription Project: a project to transcribe a piece of music from a sound file will be expected by the end of the semester. More information about the project will be given on myCourses . Key signature, time-signature, starting note, and accompaniment (if any) will be provided and you should provide the entire melody with correct rhythm. I will guide you through this project by answering questions and helping you with your draft until two classes prior to the due date. All drafts will be returned at least the class before the deadline. Late assignments are unacceptable and will earn a 0 (zero).

20% - MacGamut assignments: Students should purchase their own software and follow the schedule, which is posted in myCourses . Each assignment should be sent via email by 5:00 PM on each scheduled Friday. If you are not able to follow the weekly schedule you are still responsible for providing all levels by the last day of class. MacGamut grade is to be calculated with the formula: Number of levels to be passed 100/ number of actual levels passed.

A grade of C is required by the MSU Music Department for Music Theory Area courses to count toward a music degree, and a grade of C is required for progress to the next course in each sequence. Students who earn grades lower than C are welcome to re-attempt the corresponding course at its next regularly scheduled offering.

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The Music Theory area observes the MSU policy regarding academic achievement for potential student teachers. According to the Bulletin of Mississippi State University:

“To be eligible for student teaching, the student must have completed a minimum of 18 semester credit hours in the major subject with a minimum of a 2.50 G.P.A. or higher at the time of application. Final eligibility (2.50 G.P.A.) is determined through screening at the end of the semester prior to student teaching. The student must also have completed all professional education and methods courses with a minimum grade of “ C” prior to student teaching.”

Students are encouraged to request an appointment with their professor to discuss their current achievement in their classes. All grades are recorded in a timely manner and available for review within MSU’s myCourses system. CFPO # 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10; InTASC # 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; MENC # 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; NASM # 1, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3g, 4b, 4d, 5a

Conducting: (This portion applies only for the singing exams) Students will be required to use the appropriate conducting pattern for all metrical materials on all exams. Any item on which the student is unable to use the correct conducting pattern will be given a grade of zer o. CFPO # 3, 4, 7; INTASC # 1, 4, 7; MENC # 1, 5; NASM # 4a

Final Grade Percentage: Exam 1, 2, 3, 4 = 60% MacGamut = 20% Transcription project = 10% Homework, pop quizzes, small assignments and class work = 10%

Grades: A= 100.00 - 90.00 B= 89.00 - 80.00 C= 79.00 - 70.00 D= 69.00 - 60.00 F= 59.00 - 0.00

Exams’ Material:

Students will be informed of the material to be included on each exam in myCourses . Singing and dictation exams will be given during the class time and, if needed, extra hours will be offered for the singing portion. A schedule will be provided for the students to sign up at the beginning of the semester and will be used for all exams. The dictation portion will be divided in three parts: melody, harmony, and rhythm, and the singing portion will be divided in three parts: Melody: one or two prepared excerpts and one at sight; Rhythm: one or two prepared excerpts and one at sight; Scales and modes. See Outline for more information.

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Class Participation/Attendance:

Presence is imperative and absences are not allowed. In order to acquire the discipline, knowledge, and skills necessary for success in the music profession, students are expected to attend all scheduled Ear Training class sessions. Here are the essential components of the MSU Music Theory area attendance policy: • Attendance will be taken during the first five minutes of class. Any class member not present during that time will be considered absent. The classroom door will be closed after attendance is taken, and students will not be allowed to enter or interrupt the class after it has started. Tardiness is understood to be disruptive and disrespectful. • Cell phones are not allowed at any time inside a classroom. In order to limit classroom disruptions, as well as to protect against academic misconduct, the use by students of cell phones, messaging devices and other electronic devices is prohibited in the classroom unless authorized by the instructor. See the following web page: http://www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/PDF/1008.pdf • Absence due to illness, extreme circumstances, or official university academic or musical activities may be excused upon the presentation and acceptance of appropriate documentation, which may include letters of explanation from professional medical personnel (i.e., a doctor or a nurse), law enforcement officials, and university professors. • Student or parent phone calls or e-mails are not acceptable for absence documentation. • Absences for other reasons, such as duties of a part-time job, fraternity/sorority activities, studying for a test in another class, oversleeping, a family vacation, possession of a plane ticket, etc., will be considered unexcused. • Students who accumulate more than three (3) unexcused absences should expect that their final course grade will be lowered by one grade level. • Each student should participate in class and purchase his/her own books, pencils, erasers, and other required materials. If the student forgets his/her books, he/she will be excused once and counted “absent” for the second offence. • Music majors and non-music will be treated equally. Students are encouraged to ask questions in class when subject clarification is needed. • Students who attempt to consistently disrupt the pace of the class with questions will be encouraged to seek personal assistance during office hours.

All students will be treated equally, even the non-music major who are aware of the class difficulty and pace.

Bibliography:

Benjamin, T., & Horvit, M., & Nelson, R. Music for sight singing . Canada: Wadsworth, 2013. ISBN-10: 1-133-30797-3 ISBN-13: 978-1-133-30797-6

Benward, B., & Kolosick, J. T. Ear training – A technique for listening . New York: MacGraw- Hill College, 2009. ISBN-10: 0-073-40136-6 ISBN-13: 978-0-073-40136-2

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Durham, T. Beginning tonal dictation . Illinois: Waveland Press, Inc., 2004. ISBN-10: 1-57766-305-5 ISBN-13: 978-1-57766-305-8

Horvit, M., & Koozin, T., & Nelson, R. Music for ear training: CD-rom and workbook . Boston: Schirmer Cengage Learning, 2009. ISBN-10: 0-485-56571-7 ISBN-13: 978-1-495-56571-0

Kraft, L. A new approach to ear training – A programmed course in melodic and harmonic dictation . New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1999. ISBN-10: 0-393-97217-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-393-97217-7

Music Notes. http://library.thinkquest.org/15413/theory/theory.htm

Treblis Software. http://www.treblis.com/Notation/Music.htm

Chord Wizard. http://www.chordwizard.com/theory.html

Musictheory.net. http://www.musictheory.net eMusicTheory. http://www.emusictheory.com teoria: http://www.teoria.com The Tonal Centre: http://www.tonalcentre.org

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