NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNANDALE CAMPUS
BASIC MUSICIANSHIP I MUS-101 ON-LINE VERSION
Dr. James Fay, Professor of Music
Office: CM-228, Phone 703-323-3177, Fax 703-323-4248
Music Department Office 703-323-3114
E-mail jfay@nvcc.edu Web www.nvcc.edu/nvfayxj
Course materials www.connect4education.org
Course Information
Introduction to music theory designed to teach the beginner to read, write and understand the symbols of music notation. The approach is equally suited to those with no prior training in music as well as those who have learned to sing or play without training in fundamentals. A creative approach in music reading and listening is used to develop performance skills and proficiency in the language of music as well as in the assimilation of factual information. Students may re-register for the course in subsequent quarters as necessary until the course objectives are completed.
Prerequisites
This course assumes no prior knowledge of the written or aural aspects of music.
Texts
OnMusic Fundamentals, published by Connect for Education, (1CD)
Besides College Registration, you need to purchase the CD, either through the Campus Bookstore, or through www.connect4education.com. Then you register the CDs on line to get login information. Once you log in, follow the instructions to install browser plug-ins necessary for the course
Course Format
There is 1 class meeting during the Semester, on Tuesday evening beginning at 7:30 PM in room CM-202, MacDiarmid Building, Annandale Campus, on Tuesday August 25, for course orientation.
All work needs to be completed by the end of the semester, December 13, 2009.
Course Content
Music is art as well as science. To be able to comprehend it to the fullest we must be able to appreciate both its emotional and intellectual content.
This course has been designed and structured for students with very little or no musical background. Its goal is to provide you with the tools for a basic understanding of the rudiments of music.
Course topics include:
· The keyboard
· Notation, The Staff, and Melody
· Clefs
· Major Scales
· Key Signatures
· Minor Scales
· Intervals
· Triads and the Dominant Seventh Chord
· Introduction to Rhythm and Meter
· Basic Ear Training Exercises
EVALUATION AND GRADING
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15 Quizzes |
30% |
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Mid-term exam |
35% |
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Final exam |
35% |
A fixed grade scale is used, so that it is possible for everyone to do well.
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A.............. |
90-100% |
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B.............. |
80-89.99% |
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C.............. |
70-79.99% |
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D.............. |
60-69.99% |
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F.............. |
below 60% |
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty in any form is unacceptable. Consequences will be administered in accordance with official school policy.
For detailed technical instructions and course navigation tips, please download the OnMusic Student Manual.
You will find most of the answers to your technical support questions in our Technical Support Page. However, please feel free to email us for your technical support needs at support@connect4education.com. Please refer all of your course instructional questions to your course instructor.
The course student manual can be accessed and downloaded from our documentation page.