Spring 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: MUSC-1211- Section: 01
Commercial Music Sight Singing-Ear Training I 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Carl Richardson
E-mailrichardsoncc@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6353
Office
Location:Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 124
Hours:MW (12:30-2), Tues (11-12), Thurs (11-12, 1-2), Fri (12-1, 2-4)
Department
Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts
Chair:John Freyermuth
E-mail:freyermuthje@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6520

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description Introduction to basic aural, visual, and vocal experiences in dictation and singing at sight with emphasis on identification of chord progression, motion, and melody/harmony relationship of popular music.
Prerequisites Successful completion of MUSI 1301 Music Fundamentals
Learning Outcomes 1) Sight sing selected melodies in major and minor keys (PSLO 2,3,4) (PSLO 1,3,4)

2) Transcribe dictation of simple rhythmic patterns (PSLO 2,3,4) (PSLO 1,3,4)

3) Transcribe dictation of major and minor melodies (PSLO 2,3,4) (PSLO 1,3,4)

4) Transcribe dictation of basic chord progressions (PSLO 2,3,4) (PSLO 1,3,4)

5) Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading (PSLO Alpha)
Core Objectives * Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.
* Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.
* Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.
* Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.
* Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities.
* Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes PERFORMANCE

ALPHA. Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading.
1. Applies commercial music performance techniques to professional practice.
2. Applies commercial music sound engineering technology to support performance practices.
3. Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice.
4. Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession.

SOUND ENGINEER

ALPHA. Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading.
1. Apply commercial music sound technology to their professional practice.
2. Applies commercial music performance skill to support sound engineering practice.
3. Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice.
4. Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession.
Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Essential Ear Training for the Contemporary Musician by Steve Prosser
Lecture Topics
Outline		 Week 1: Class Intro, Syllabus Rerview, Rhythm Intro
Week 2: Rhythm Intro cont.
Week 3: Singing Intro
Week 4: Intervals Intro
Week 5: Harmony Intro
Week 6: Comprehensive Study, Midterm Review
Week 7: Midterm Review cont., Midterm

SPRING BREAK (NO CLASS): (March 9th - 13th)

Week 8: Singing Songs
Week 9: Studies on Rhythm, Melody/Scales, Intervals and Harmony
Week 10: Studies on Rhythm, Melody/Scales, Intervals and Harmony
Week 11: Studies on Rhythm, Melody/Scales, Intervals and Harmony
Week 12: Studies on Rhythm, Melody/Scales, Intervals and Harmony
Week 13: Singing Songs
Week 14: Singing Songs cont., Final Exam Review
Week 15: Final Exam Review

* Study focus dates by week may be adjusted based on class needs and rate of progress.
Major Assignments
Schedule		 All classes are cancelled on the following dates:
MLK Day: January 20
Spring Break: March 9th - March 13th

Quizzes TBA

Midterm - Week 7 (week before Spring Break)

Spring Break - March 9th - March 13th

Final Exam






Final Exam Date May 12, 2020 - 8:00 AM   Through  May 12, 2020 - 10:00 AM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Homework & Assignments: 20%
Quizzes: 20%
Attendance: 30%
Midterm: 15%
Final: 15%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies Students may email me at richardsoncc@lamarpa.edu. I will respond as soon as possible.

To discuss grades, extra credit, etc., you must schedule an office visit for advising. Please refer to office hours listed above.
Attendance Policy Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success.

You will receive one free absence before your absences start to count against your grade in the attendance category. After that, EACH UNEXCUSED ABSENCE DEDUCTS 10% OF YOUR ATTENDANCE GRADE. Three lates/early departures = one absence.

Excused absences will be considered on a case by case basis. TO RECEIVE AN EXCUSED ABSENCE, YOU MUST E-MAIL YOUR INSTRUCTOR PRIOR TO THE MISSED CLASS with an explanation. The date and time of the e-mail will be considered. Any deviation will be considered at the discretion of the instructor.

Attendance is tracked by attending faculty at each class meeting.

5 unexcused absences may result in a failing grade.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.