Instructor: Mr. Steve Story
A study of music notation, key signatures, chord structure, scales, intervals, keyboard training, ear-training, and music terminology.
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Class Attendance
Regular and punctual attendance is an expectation and requirement in face–to–face sections of this class.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
- Identify major and minor scales
- Analyze four part chorales
- Understand chord structure
- Identify the four different chord types
- Practice ear training
- Study music notation
- Learn key signatures
- Understand circle of fifths
- Understand meter, rhythm, and intervals
Assignments, exams, and quizzes: 20% each
Class Participation: 20%*
*Class Participation comprises 4 (four) criteria:
- preparation for class, including required materials
- attendance at a minimum of 1 (one) Weatherford College musical performance (free admission!) or other live musical event (pre–approved by IR)
- completion of assigned reading/listening assignments
- class participation
Grading Standards:
- A = Student’s work is exceptional and consistently above average.
- B = Student’s work is above average. Required assignments were completed in a timely manner and have met at least the minimum required standards.
- C = Student’s work is acceptable. Majority of assignments meet the minimum required standards.
- D = Student’s work fails to meet the minimum requirements for a grade of "C." Overall performance was sub-standard in comparison to normal expectations for this class.
- F = Student’s work is clearly unacceptable. Student either did not attempt the work, or failed to meet any of the minimum required standards.
Textbook (by section); Required (R), Optional (O), No Text Required (NTR) [See below to find the Instructor of Record (IR) for the respective section in which you are enrolled.
Communication (COM), Critical Thinking (CT), Social Responsibility (SR), Teamwork (TW)
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.
A student shall retain all rights to work created as part of instruction or using College District technology resources.