INFORMATION FOR MU-T 230 (Musicianship 1):
Prerequisite: Ability to read music and knowledge of elementary music theory as
demonstrated by department exam; and permission from department.
Corequisite:
MU-T 220 (Music Theory 1).
Textbook:
Progressive Sight Singing, by Carol Krueger, 2nd Edition. New York:
Oxford University Press, 2010. ISBN: 0-19-517847-5 ($74.95).
Grading:
Grades are based on assignments, quizzes, exams, class work, and class
participation. A significant portion of the grade is based on the student’s
ability to sing and perform rhythms and melodies, both in class and
individually. Dictation assignments and exams – with melodic and
rhythmic dictation, and interval, cadence, chord, and scale ID – are also
paramount.
Course Description:
This class is the first of a sequence of musicianship classes geared toward music majors
and others interested in the advanced study of music. Students entering the class should
be able to match pitch and sing simple melodies. Students who do not know how to play
piano proficiently should take MU-P 213 (Piano I) or piano lessons concurrent with or
prior to MU-T 230.
Class topics include: singing prepared melodies and sight singing melodies involving
stepwise and simple chordal motions, using solfège syllables (moveable “do” with a “dobased” minor); singing is done both in groups and individually in front of the rest of the
class; clapping or chanting of simple notated rhythms involving sixteenth notes and larger
values; dictating simple diatonic melodies, chord progressions, and contrapuntal excerpts;
and performing keyboard exercises that coordinate with the materials taught in MU-T
220.
Additional Information:
Students will be required to check Blackboard, Hunter’s computer software for course
websites, frequently during the semester. Also, the use of music-notation software, such
as Sibelius or Finale, may be required, as well as ear-training software such as Auralia.
Attendance is mandatory at all classes; unexcused absences will adversely affect
students’ grades.
Revised May 2010