Part-writing of figured bass requiring all diatonic triads and seventh chords; nonharmonic tones and elementary modulation, harmonization of melodies in eighteenth-century style; aural skills.  Prerequisite:  MUSC 1474.

There is an accompanying lab which is required and must be taken concurrently with this class.

Bruce Benward and Marilyn Saker.  Music in Theory and Practice, Volume I, (8^th ed.), text.   (Do NOT buy used book)

Bruce Benward and Marilyn Saker.  Music in Theory and Practice, Volume I, (8^th ed.), workbook.   (Do NOT buy used book)

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

Robert W. Ottman, Music for Sight Singing (8^th ed.).   (This book can be used)

Music staff paper.  Go here  to print staff paper with keyboard and here for various other configurations.

Notebook:  it will not be graded, but returned assignments will be your exam study materials

Pencil and eraser.  I will not accept any assignment written in ink.  Mechanical pencils are a good choice. 

CRS Clicker (for Student Response System)

Subscription to CRS (instructions will be included with CRS Clicker)

Bring these materials to every class session.

In-class lectures, discussions and analyses

Written assignments, including student composition

Practical exercises in sight-singing and ear-training

Individual work on computer programs

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.

Attendance is required. Absences will only be excused with proper written documentation on letterhead. This includes a note from a healthcare provider in case of illness or a form signed by a sponsor (presented in advance) in the case of a University sanctioned activity.  Attendance at funerals and court appearances will also be excused with proper documentation.

Attendance will be documented with the CRS Clicker and class will begin on time.  A late login will constitute a tardy and failure to login will be documented as an absence.  Use this link to set your watch.

A student's absences will not change any deadline or assignment requirements.  You are always responsible for any material you miss, so check the Course Outline and/or a fellow classmate for announcements, assignments, and requirements.

No food or drink in the classroom.

Turn off your cell phones and put them out of sight - mine and yours.  Text messaging is prohibited in the classroom.

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 your backpacks and other personal belongings out of the aisles.

Do not leave the room during class except for emergency.

If your conduct for any reason is unacceptable, you will be asked to leave.  Do not return to class until you have made an appointment to see me and the situation has been resolved.