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MUSIC 1134
Title of Course: Music Theory I
Prerequisite: Math 97 and Math 99
Time: 11:00-11:50 AM on MWF
Instructor: Dr. Susan Kirby Roe
209 Music Building Phone: 391-4943
Office hours: TBA
ABAC
weather number (229) 391-5225
Required Text: Bruce Benward, Music in Theory and Practice, Vol. 1
Seventh Edition, Music in Theory and Practice Workbook, Vol.1
Course Description: Elementary music theory explores the technical makeup of music “Common Practice” period and explains why and how we hear what we hear. In this course we will study music’s basic properties from what constitutes sound to the components of harmony.
Course Objectives: Students of MUSC 1134 will gain the ability to recognize the fundamental components “Common Practice” music through the study of notation, scales, chords, melody and harmony.
Expected Outcomes: Successful students of MUSC 1134 should be able to:
1. Recognize through examination the notation, scales, simple chords
which are the building blocks of “Common Practice” music.
2. Recognize and reproduce through daily homework and class participation the
fundamentals found in Objective 1.
3. Recognize and reproduce written harmony through extended
alternation of tertian harmony.
Method of Evaluation: The student’s grade will consist of a composite of the following:
Tests 50%
Daily (Homework, pop quizzes, research/checks) 40%
Class Participation 10%
Students are expected to participate in every class. Workbook assignments will parallel the chapter study for each week. All workbook assignments are to be completed when assigned and turned in at the beginning of class. Except in the most extreme cases work will not be accepted late. The instructor’s decision on these matters will be considered final.
ABAC ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Courses at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are provided for the intellectual growth and development of students. To attain maximum success, students must attend all their classes, be on time, and attend all scheduled course activities including, but not limited to, field trips, seminars, study sessions, individual conferences, and lectures. This interaction with instructors and other students is an important element of the learning process, and a high correlation exists between class attendance and course grades. A student must understand the importance of regular participation in classroom and laboratory activities. The absence of any student affects not only his or her performance but the performance of the class as a whole. Absence from class, for whatever reason, does not excuse a student from full responsibility for class work or assignments missed. Students must accept this responsibility.
Instructors will keep accurate attendance records and must report the individual number of absences with midterm and final grades. Students whose number of unexcused absences is more than twice the number of class meetings per week (the equivalent of two weeks of instruction) will receive a grade of “F” for the course. Fewer absences than twice the number of class meetings per week may result in grade penalties at the discretion of the instructor. Specific attendance requirements applying to labs, clinics, accelerated classes or Learning Support will be adapted to the unique situation by the appropriate division. Final determination of what constitutes an excused absence rests with the classroom instructor. In implementing this Policy, faculty will not include in a student’s unexcused absences those absences incurred due to authorized and approved College sponsored events (or in the case of joint-enrollment students high-school sponsored events) in which the student represents the institution as part of a group or under the direct supervision of a faculty or staff member.
Whenever a student is absent, whether for official or personal reasons, the student must assume responsibility and provide notice to the instructor, preferably in advance, for making arrangements for any assignments and class work missed because of the absence. However, final approval for make up work remains with the individual instructor.
A student who stops attending class without officially withdrawing from the course is subject to this attendance policy and will receive a grade of “F” for the course.
At the beginning of each semester, instructors will explain clearly to their students specific attendance requirements (including possible penalties). Additionally, they will publish the attendance policy on their syllabi and web-sites.
A student penalized for excessive absences may appeal through the grade appeal process, as stated in ABAC’s college catalog and student handbook.
MIDTERM ADVISORY GRADES:
Midterm Advisory Grades will be reported on Banner Web to any student who has a “C,” “D,” or “F” in any class. The number of class absences will be posted for all students. Advisory grades are not entered on the student’s permanent record.
Students should note that these grades are advisory and will not necessarily reflect the final grade earned in a course. These grades are intended to provide students with information in order to improve their performance in the second half of the semester.
Students are responsible for checking Banner Web when grades and absences have been reported. Students who receive grades should meet with their instructors to develop plans for success in the second half of the semester. Students should also take advantage of study groups and plan for ongoing conferences with instructors in order to monitor their progress. ABAC provides free tutorial assistance for most courses through the Academic Assistance Center (AAC); in addition to other academic support activities, students should work with their instructors to establish tutoring in the AAC.
Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend every class. Any student missing 10% of the total number of class meetings may be withdrawn from the course at the discretion of the instructor. Students will not be allowed to make up tests or quizzes due to unexcused absences. Work missed due to unexcused absences may or may not be accepted for credit, dependent on the individual circumstances. All class work missed due to absences will be the responsibility of the student to make up.
ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR:
August 17 Drop/Add 4:30 p.m.
September 5 Labor Day Holiday
October 5 Mid-term deadline for withdrawal
without penalty@4:30 p.m.
November 23,24,25 Thanksgiving Holidays
December 2 Classes End
December 5-8 Final Examinations
Final Exam: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 @ 10:15-12:15PM
I have read and understand the course description, objectives,
absence policy, and grading system
of Music Theory I, MUSC 1134.
Name_______________________
Date____________________