2009 Fall MUSIC 65-01L
Bulletin Course Description Elementary principles of tonal organization: diatonic chord progressions and figured bass, two-part elementary counterpoint, introduction to musical forms. Writing of chorale-style settings. Laboratory. Instructor: Kelley, Lindroth, Parkins, Rupprecht, or staff
(Instructor named in bulletin description above may not be current. For current instructor, see listing below.)
Title THEOR/PRAC TONAL MUS I Department MUSIC Course Number 2009 Fall 65 Section Number 01L Primary Instructor Parkins,Robert Prerequisites Prerequisites: basic knowledge of musical notation and vocabulary, including scales, basic chords and intervals, key signatures, meter, and rhythm; or
Synopsis of course content
The lab section reinforces concepts studied in Music 65 through
practical exercises (including sight singing, dictation, and keyboard skills).
Textbooks
(Class: Aldwell & Schachter, Harmony and Voice Leading, text and workbook, Vol. I)
Lab: Ottman & Rogers, Music for Sight Singing, 7th Edition, 2006
Lab: Horvit, Koozin & Nelson, Music for Ear Training (CD-ROM and
workbook), 2nd Edition, 2005
Assignments
Daily assignments in sight singing, ear training, dictation, and keyboard skills.
Exams
Practical lab exams complement the written midterm and final class exams.
Term Papers
None
Grade to be based on
The lab grade, based on performance of assignments as well as exams, is 25%
of the total course grade for Music 65.
Additional Information
Music 65 is a prerequisite for the music major and minor.
