SRJC Course Outlines

4/23/2024 1:43:30 PMMUSC 3C Course Outline as of Fall 2009

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  MUSC 3CTitle:  MUSICIANSHIP 3  
Full Title:  Musicianship 3
Last Reviewed:4/22/2024

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum2.00Lecture Scheduled2.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled35.00
Minimum2.00Lab Scheduled017.5 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR1.00 Contact DHR17.50
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00Total Student Learning Hours: 122.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  MUS 3C

Catalog Description:
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Application and development of the materials of MUSC 2C through sight-singing, ear training, and dictation. Topics include: syncopation, non-dominant seventh chords, secondary dominant and leading-tone chords, tonicization, modulation to closely related keys.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Completion of MUSC 3B (or MUS3B)


Recommended Preparation:
Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 2C.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Application and development of the materials of MUSC 2C through sight-singing, ear training, and dictation. Topics include: syncopation, non-dominant seventh chords, secondary dominant and leading-tone chords tonicization, modulation to closely related keys.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:Completion of MUSC 3B (or MUS3B)
Recommended:Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 2C.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
C-ID:
 CID Descriptor: MUS 145 Musicianship III SRJC Equivalent Course(s): MUSC3C

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Perform syncopated rhythms in simple and compound meter signatures.
2. Take dictation of syncopated rhythms in simple and compound meter
  signatures.
3. Prepare and sight-sing melodies in major and minor keys with
  syncopation, chromatic alterations, and modulation to closely related
  keys.
4. Take dictation of melodies in major and minor keys with syncopation,
  chromatic alterations, and modulation to closely related keys.
5. Aurally identify and transcribe 4-part harmonic progressions utilizing
  secondary dominant chords and modulation to closely related keys.  

Topics and Scope
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Sight-singing, ear training, and melodic and harmonic dictation utilizing:
I.   Syncopation
II.  Decorative (non-functional)chromaticism
III. Non-dominant seventh chords in major and minor keys
IV.  Modal borrowing
V.   Scalar variants in minor keys
VI.  Tonicization and modulation to closely related keys
VII. Canons, rounds, chorales, and other ensemble pieces  

Assignments:
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1. Daily sight-singing exercises and drills
2. Rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation exercises
3. 2-4 individual sight-singing exams
4. 2-4 dictation exams
5. Comprehensive final exam including individual sight-singing and
  dictation
Laboratory work:
1. Rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation exercises
2. Directed listening assignments
3. Exercises for the development of rhythmic accuracy
4. Other drills for the development of auditory skills  

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 25%
Rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
10 - 15%
In-class sight-singing and dictation drills
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
45 - 60%
Dictation exams, Individual sight-singing tests
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
10 - 15%
Attendance, class participation, and lab hours


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Benjamin, Thomas, et. al. Music for Sight Singing. 5th Edition. Belmont,
CA: Thompson Schirmer, 2009.
Horvit, Michael, et. al. Music for Ear Training. 3rd Edition. Belmont, CA:
Thompson Schirmer, 2009.
Ottman, Robert and Nancy Rogers. Music for Sight Singing. 7th Edition.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2006.  

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