Students who successfully complete this course will complete analysis of musical structure including simple binary and ternary forms, the rondo and sonata-allegro forms, and contrapuntal applications.

All students will be required to read the pertinent chapters from the required textbook in alignment with the class topic schedule (below). In addition, many musical examples will be required and may be obtained from the anthology, libraries (MSU Texas or other), public domain websites, etc. Other readings may be needed to supplement the class materials.

Student will need to find recordings and videos to supplement readings and lectures as well as to complete assignments, projects, class work, etc. These can be accessed using library resources or other websites. For example:

       Score resources are available on IMSLP (www.imslp.org)

       Recordings are available through NAXOS MSU Texas Library

       YouTube^® links

       MSU Texas library scores, databases, recordings, and interlibrary loan

Grading Scale: Total points for final grade.

Grade

A

90 - 100

B

80 - 89

C

70 - 79

D

60 - 69

F

Less than 60

Class Participation and Attendance – 15%

Discussion of reading assignments will be done in preparation for analysis assignments, exams, and quizzes. Attendance in class is required.

Homework Assignments – 25%

There will be periodic assignments related to course content. This may include homework assignments from the textbook, assignments designed by the instructor, short composition projects, or other at the discretion of the instructor.

Quizzes – 20%

Quizzes will not be made up unless the student presents an official university approved excuse. Quizzes may be given in class or within D2L. Students are expected to listen in class and check D2L periodically for the scheduling of quizzes.

Exams – 20%

Two exams (mid-term and final) will be given at appropriate times during the semester. At least one week’s notice will be given for the mid-term exam. Missing the mid-term exam is strongly discourages and will not be made up unless the student presents an official university approved excuse. The final exam will be conducted as outlined in the Final Exam Schedule for Fall 2021, which states that the final for this class will occur on Monday, Dec. 6, 10:30a – 12:30p in C117C or on D2L. 

Analysis Project Assignments – 20%

Analysis project(s) will be announced by the instructor throughout the semester. Specific instructions and guidelines for project(s) will be provided and will constitute an official addendum to this syllabus.

Attendance is an important aspect of this class. Understanding the concepts requires practice and participation in all class activities. Irregular attendance will result in the loss of work, missed tests, missed quizzes, etc. Attendance will count as part of the final grade as outlined in the grading section. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every class.

Unexcused (or unauthorized) absences will have consequences:

Up to three unexcused absences will be tolerated. Each additional unexcused absence will lower the final grade by 5%. Students with more than 6 unexcused absences will be subject to administrative withdrawal (instructor drop) from the course at the discretion of the instructor, and may receive a grade of F.    

Students with unexcused absences will continue to be responsible for all class work, homework, assignments, projects, quizzes, or exams administered or assigned during their absence.

Excused (or authorized) absences include:

Absences where a student is participating in a university-sponsored activity (authorized excuse). In these cases, the absence and the appropriate approval have to be reported to the instructor prior to the absence date. Absences for academically-related activities are not automatically included in this category (class field trips for other classes, attendance at conferences, etc.) and will require prior instructor approval to be excused.

Absences due to confinement to the university, home, or other health facility when written evidence is provided, or absences incurred due to illness or medical conditions, documented by a doctor’s excuse.

State law allows student absences for the observance of religious Holy Days, if desired; however, a student must notify the instructor by the 15^th day after the first day of classes if an excuse under this category will occur.

A large number of excused absences could impose academic pressure and increased demands on the completion of course work, and may jeopardize the student’s ability to obtain a passing grade. Students with large numbers of excused absences throughout the semester are encouraged to explore their options with the instructor.

Classroom behavior that interferes with either the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or the ability of other students to benefit from the instruction will result in the instructor’s removing the disruptive student(s) from the class, either temporarily or permanently (instructor drop), and receive a final lower grade, down to and including F.

Any assignments or exams submitted after the due date and time will receive the following reductions in grade: up to 24 hours = 10% off; 2 days = 15%; 4 days = 20%; 6 days = 25%. After one week the assignment receives a grade of zero.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, (940) 397-4140.

The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MSUTexas e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed the 6 hours of Communication Core and 2) earned 60 hours. Students may meet this requirement in one of three ways: by passing the Writing Proficiency Exam, passing two Writing Intensive Courses (only one can be in the core), or passing English 2113. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at https://msutexas.edu/academics/wpr, or call 397-4131.

Senate Bill 11 passed by the 84th Texas Legislature allows licensed handgun holders to carry concealed handguns on campus, effective August 1, 2016. Areas excluded from concealed carry are appropriately marked, in accordance with state law. For more information regarding campus carry, please refer to the University’s webpage at https://msutexas.edu/campus-carry/rules-policies.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact MSU Chief of Police at police@msutexas.edu.