West Valley College Music 3A
Music Theory Level 1
Course: Music Theory Level 1, Section #56354, Fall 2007
Class Time: Monday and Wednesday, 9:20 am - 11:50 am
Location: Music Department, MU23
Instructor: Robert Cornejo
Office: Music Department, MU 2
Office Hours: Monday 2-3pm, Wednesday 2-3pm, Thursday 3-4pm
Office Phone: 408/741-2464 Fax: 408/741-2059
E-Mail: robert_cornejo@westvalley.edu
Course Description:
Music Theory Level 1 reviews the basic elements of music theory. This course will also cover the study of diatonic harmony, four-part writing, analysis, melodic figuration, rhythm and meter. The textbook Theory for today's musician will be used as an instructional/learning resource for this class, not all of the contents will be covered or considered imperative for the curriculum of this course.
Recommended Preparation: Music 005 - Fundamentals of Music
Text: Turek, Ralph, Theory for today's musician, McGraw Hill Higher Education, New York, 2007.
Turek, Ralph, Workbook to accompany Theory for today's musician, McGraw Hill Higher Education, New York, 2007.
Campbell, Mike. Sightsinging The Complete Method for Singers. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard Corporation, 1998.
Highly recommended course for concurrent enrollment
Music 030A Beginning Piano
Required Materials:
Pencil, Notebook, Music Manuscript
Classroom Procedures:
Lecture
Notes
Discussion
Workbook Applications
Reading Text
Homework
There are NO excused absences. The instructor does not have the time, nor the desire to evaluate what constitutes an excused absence. The instructor will not drop students from the roster after the first day of class; it is the student's responsibility.
Evaluation and Grading:
ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED IN PENCIL!
There will be no make-up opportunity for quizzes or the final exam. Under the most dire circumstances, and at the instructor's discretion, a quiz or exam may be made-up, provided it is scheduled prior to the following class meeting. Notice must be given prior to the quiz or exam, with an excusable explanation. Please call or email the instructor's office if there is a concern.
Participation in ear training and sight-singing (the start of every class) is worth 35 points. 2.5 points will be deducted for every two missed. A final test in ear training and sight-singing will be given at the end of semester for 15 points.
Assignments are worth 10 points. If turned in on time, an assignment will receive either 10 points for correct work, or 8-9 points for mostly correct work, or re-do. If an assignment is turned in late, it will receive 8 points for correct work, or 6-7 points for mostly correct work, or re-do. A re-do, that was originally submitted on time, re-submitted is worth 8-10 points. If not re-submitted a student will receive 6 points. A re-do, originally submitted late, re-submitted is worth 6-8 points. If not re-submitted, it is worth 4 points. All work must be complete. Incomplete work will not be evaluated, but will be returned for a late completion. Late assignments may be submitted up until the one week prior to the final exam.
Ten Homework Assignments 10 points each
Three Quizzes 20 points each
Final Exam 50 points
Friday, December 14, 9:40-11:40 AM.
Ear-Training Exam Wednesday, December 5.
Total Points 260 points
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
0-59% F
Student
Attendance Policy
(from the WVC Catalog, p. 182)
Students are expected to attend all sessions of each class.
Instructors may drop students from the class if they fail to attend the
first class meeting, or when accumulated unexcused hours of absences exceed ten
percent of the total number of hours the class meets during the semester.
Moreover, an instructor may drop from the class any student who fails to
attend at least one class session during the first three weeks of instruction.
Policy
on Academic Dishonesty
(refer
to the WVC Catalog, p. 182)
Disability
Statement:
West Valley College makes reasonable accommodations for persons
with documented disabilities. Students
should notify DESP (Disability & Educational Support Program) located in the
Learning Services building (408-741-2010) of any special needs.
Unlawful
Discrimination/Sexual Harassment
If you have a complaint or someone has shared information with you
as a student or employee that is unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment,
contact the Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources at West Valley-Mission
Community College District, Human Resources Department, (408-741-2060).
If the Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources is not available,
contact the President of the college in which you attend or are employed.
For West Valley College, contact the office of Dr. Philip Hartley at
408-741-2097.
Emergency Procedures:
West Valley College is one of the safest campuses in California. However, earthquakes and other incidents could occur. The college has developed an emergency procedures plan. This document includes how to respond to emergencies that might occur on campus and in the classroom. A copy of the plan is available to review from the Division Office or me. A condensed version in the form of a yellow colored flip chart is posted along with other emergency information in the classroom MU23. I strongly urge each of you to have basic emergency supplies in your car and have a flashlight with you when you are on campus, especially at night.
Evacuation: In the event of an evacuation, the emergency assembly area for this classroom is in Parking Lot #7. Take all of your belongings with you. While we will try to evacuate together as a group, if you get separated, we will regroup at our assembly area in lot #7. Do not leave campus or the assembly area unless instructed to do so my me or another responsible official (police, fire, etc.)