MUS 1010
Introduction to Music
2014-15
Instructor
Name
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Office | Office Hours
Course
Description
This is a Concurrent Enrollment Course, offering both high school credit through ______________ High
School and college credit through Utah Valley University. Credit from this course is transferable to all
colleges and universities. Contact the receiving institution for how the credits will be applied.
A survey course designed to make music more meaningful. Studies melody, harmony, form, and rhythm
together with historical and biographical information.
Prerequisites
This class is available to all high school juniors and seniors in good academic standing. High school
prerequisites apply. There are no college prerequisites for this course.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should have developed the following skills:
Identify basic elements of music
Identify the musical style periods
Identify major composers of each style period
Assessments
You are required to attend two concerts this semester, and complete a two-page concert report for each
one. The whole point of this project is to broaden your experience, so I would encourage you to attend
something you have never attended before, such as an opera, a symphony orchestra, a choral concert,
chamber concert, or solo recital. I will hand out a list of all concert dates and times. If you wish to attend a
concert that is not on that list, you must clear it with me first. Keep in mind that only concerts that pertain
to our course of study will be accepted. Musicals, rock, or jazz concerts will not qualify. Concert reports are
due by the last day of class.
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You are required to write a research paper on the life and contributions of one composer. The paper should
have a minimum of seven pages of text material. Pictures, charts, and title page do not count as text. A
bibliography should be included with at least three cited sources. Please do not use internet sources. The
paper is due one week before the last day of class.
Exams & Quizzes
There will be four tests near the end of each unit of study. Tests 1— 3 will be given in the testing center. Test
4 will be taken during the scheduled time for the semester final. There will also be a midterm and final
listening exam, where you will need to identify certain pieces from the four CD’s which accompany your
textbook. I will provide a list of the pieces that will be covered on these exams. Any tests taken outside the
scheduled times will have an automatic 10% deduction.
Text | Instructional Material
Kamien, Roger. Music, An Appreciation 8 t h Edition and
Department
Grading Scale
A = 100-93
A - = 92-90
B+ = 89-87
B = 86-83
First Term
Two concert reports
Composer paper
Test #1
Test #2
TOTAL
Second Term
Two concert reports
Test #3
Test #4
Test #5
TOTAL
2
B - = 82-80
C+ = 79-77
C = 76-73
C - = 72-70
50 points
75 points
75 points
100 points
300 points
50 points
100 points
100 points
50 points
300 points
D+ = 69-67
D = 66-63
D - = 62-60
F = 59-0
Grades and Credit
You will receive the same grade for your high school course as you receive for your college course. Your
grade for this class will become part of your permanent college transcript and will affect your GPA. A low
grade in this course can affect college acceptance and scholarship eligibility.
University
Academic Integrity
Utah Valley University expects all students to maintain integrity and high standards of individual honesty in
academic work, to obey the law, and to show respect for others. Students of this class are expected to
support an environment of academic integrity, have the right to such an environment, and should avoid all
aspects of academic dishonesty. Examples of academic dishonesty include plagiarizing, faking of data,
sharing information during an exam, discussing an exam with another student who has not taken the exam,
consulting reference material during an exam, submitting a written assignment which was authored by
someone other than you, and/or cheating in any form. Violators of this policy will be subject to disciplinary
action. Cheating will not be tolerated. It will result in a FAILING grade for the course.
In keeping with UVU policy, evidence of academic dishonesty may result in a failing grade in the course and
disciplinary review by the college. Additional information on this topic is published in the student handbook
and is available on the UVU website.
Students with Disabilities
If you have any disability, which may impair your ability to successfully, complete this course, please contact
the Accessibility Services office, 863-8747, BU 146. Academic accommodations are granted for all students
who have qualified documented disabilities. All services are coordinated with the Accessibility Services
office.
Dropping the Class
_________ is the last day to drop the course without it showing on your transcript.
_________ is the last day to withdraw from the class.
If you drop the high school class, you must also withdraw from the UVU class to avoid receiving an E or UW
(unofficial withdrawal).
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