Part-writing of figured bass exercises and melody harmonizations requiring altered chords, 9th, 11th, and 13th chords; remote modulations, study of sonata, rondo, variation and other nineteenth-century forms; aural skills.  Introduction to analysis of tonal music according to the theory of structural levels. 

Prerequisites:  MUSC 1474, 1484, 2474.

Bruce Benward and Gary White. Music in Theory and Practice, (7^th ed.), Vol. 2. (do not buy a used copy)

Bruce Benward and J. Timothy Kolosick, Ear Training: A Technique for Listening, (7^th ed.). (do not buy a used copy)

Robert W. Ottman, Music for Sight Singing (6^th ed.).

You also need music staff paper, notebook, folder for handouts, pencil and eraser.  I will not accept any assignment written in ink.  Mechanical pencils are a good choice.

You MUST have access to a computer for receiving e-mails, checking the Course Outline, receiving assignments, downloading and uploading assignments, and to score student compositions.    There are computers available in the Fine Arts building and in the library, open at scheduled times, but it is your responsibility to access these course elements as necessary.  Your failure to do so is not an excuse for late or missed assignments, or for missing course updates or other communication.

In-class lectures, discussions and analyses

Written assignments, including student compositions.

Practical exercises in sight-singing and ear-training.

Individual work in computer lab.

Attendance is required. Absences will only be excused with proper written documentation. Unexcused absences will negate the class participation credit by 2 points per absence and 1 point per tardy. Beyond this, each absence will result in one point deducted from your overall grade and each tardy will deduct 1/2 point.  Each class will begin on time and the door will be closed.  If you have to knock to get in, you are late.

No food or drink in the classroom.

Turn off your cell phones.

Attention will be given to the lesson at hand, or you will be excused from the classroom.  (In other words, no working on other homework, personal business, sleeping, etc.)

Keep you backpacks and other personal belongings out of the aisles.

All homework assignments are due at the start of class on the due date specified in the Course Outline. Specific instructions for assignments will often be listed in the Course Outline which will be updated on the course web page.  It is important to refer to this page often.  Any modifications to the schedule will be announced in class. Late assignments will only be accepted with prior approval and then at a penalty of ten points per day.

This course moves quickly. If you begin to experience problems, consult me right away. Do not wait until you are hopelessly behind or lost. Extra help (including tutoring) is available from several sources, but only if you ask for it.