Fall 2015

Angelina College

Fine Arts Division

MUSI 1311 Music Theory I, Lecture

Instructional Syllabus

I.  BASIC COURSE INFORMATION:

A. Course Description: Three hours credit. MUSI 1311 is a continuation of Fundamentals of Music

(MUSI 1301). It is required of all music majors in the first semester of the freshman year. Concurrent study

of piano is encouraged. Concurrent or previous enrollment in MUSI 1116 (Music Theory Lab I) is required.

Prerequisites are previous enrollment in MUSI 1301 with a minimum grade of “C” or equivalent preparation as

Demonstrated by a placement exam.

B. Intended Audience: Required of all music majors and music minors in the first semester of the freshman

year.

C. Instructor: Beckie Compton

Office Location: HH108

Office Hours: by appointment

Phone: 936.633.5237

E-mail Address:

II. INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES:

A. Core Objectives Required for this Course

1. Critical Thinking: to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information

2. Communication: to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication

3. Teamwork: to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal

4. Social Responsibility: to include the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making

B. Course Learning Outcomes for all Sections

1. Students will be able to construct the circle of fifths.

2. Students will be able to create a melody line.

3. Students will be able to identify and notate all Major and Minor key signatures.

4. Students will be able to construct triads and seventh chords.

5. Students will begin learning the transpositions of orchestral instruments.

(as determined by the instructor)

III. ASSESSMENT MEASURES

A. Assessments for the Core Objectives

1. Critical Thinking: students will listen to various musical examples and discuss differences on many levels.

2. Communication: instructor will ask each student to give answers to worksheets.

3. Teamwork: students will work in groups to find answers to worksheets during the semester.

4. Social Responsibility: students will attend forums or concerts to hear music ensembles perform.

B. Assessments for Course Learning Outcomes

1. Students will complete worksheets throughout the semester proving they can construct the

circle of fifths.

2. Students will have their melody line played in class and critiqued.

3. Students will engage in speed drills during class to identify all key signatures.

4. Students will complete worksheets and be tested on building chords.

5. Students will play various instruments to discover which instruments are transposing and which

are not.

IV.  INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

The principle instructional procedures will be lectures, discussions, and group activities using the required text.

Supplemental materials may be used in the form of handouts or various exercises to compliment the textbook

and workbook. Students will be called upon spontaneously to take part in discussions for the purpose of demonstrating their comprehension of previously covered material. All assignments are expected to be read prior to class to facilitate class discussion.

V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES:

A. Required Textbooks and Recommended Readings, Materials and Equipment

1. Kostka and Payne, TONAL HARMONY, 7th edition, and WORKBOOK FOR TONAL HARMONY

2. Blank staff paper

3. Mechanical pencil only (no pens)

4. 3-ring binder

B.

Course Policies

This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as stated in the Angelina College Handbook.

1.  Academic Assistance: If you have a disability (as cited in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) that may affect your participation in this class, you should see Karen Bowser, Room 208 of the Student Center. At a post-secondary institution, you must self-identify as a person with a disability; Ms. Bowser will assist you with the necessary information to do so. To report any complaints of discrimination related to disability, you should contact Dr. Patricia McKenzie, Administration Building, Room 105 or 936-633-5201.

2.  Attendance: Attendance is required as per Angelina College Policy and will be recorded every day. Students are expected to be present and punctual. Regular attendance will help students to do well in this class. Any student with three (3) consecutive absences of four (4) cumulative absences may be dropped from the class. Records will be turned in to the academic dean at the end of the semester. Do not assume that non-attendance in class will always result in an instructor drop. You must officially drop a class or risk receiving an F. This is official Angelina College Policy. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR IN ADVANCE (IF POSSIBLE) OR AFTER A MISSED CLASS TO SECURE MATERIALS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED AND TO GET HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (IF ANY).

3.  Additional Policies Established by the Instructor: NO CELL PHONES ARE TO BE USED IN CLASS. No food or drinks are to be brought into class.

VI. COURSE OUTLINE: See attached

VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING:

A.  Grading Criteria

Grades will be based on daily assignments, homework, quizzes (which may be scheduled or

unannounced), and periodic exams. Make-ups allowed ONLY at the discretion of the instructor.

The lowest daily grade will be dropped.

B.  Determination of Semester Grade

60% = average of daily assignments, homework, and quizzes

30% = average of exams

10% = final exam

VIII. SYLLABUS MODIFICATION:

The instructor may modify the provisions of the syllabus to meet individual class needs by informing the class in advance as to the changes being made.

Revised: 4/12/13