Music Fundamentals                          Fall 2022

 

Instructor Information

 

Instructor: Mary Phillips
Office: Burnsville Band Hall
Virtual Office Hours: M-F 2pm-4pm or email

Office Telephone: 1-205-123-4567
E-mail: teacher@email.com

 

Course Information

 

Course Description: An introduction to the elements of music, including study of the staff, clefs, key signatures, scales, time signatures, notation, meter and rhythm, and major and minor scales.

Prerequisite: Open to all students

 

Expected Instructor Response Times

• I will attempt to respond to student emails within 24 hours. If you have not received a reply from me within 24 hours please resend your email.
  • ***If you have a general course question (not confidential or personal in nature), please post it to the Course Q&A Discussion Forum found on the course homepage. I will post answers to all general questions there so that all students can view them. Students are encouraged to answer each other's questions too.
• I will attempt to reply to and assess student discussion posts within 48 hours of discussions closing.
• I will attempt to grade written work within 72 hours, however longer written assignments may take me longer to read and assess.

 

Textbook & Course Materials

Required Text: All text is accessible in course modules.

Recommended Texts & Other Readings: Recommended and additional text is available at the end of each course module.

Course Technology Requirements

• You will need access to the following tools to participate in this course.
  • Computer
  • webcam
  • microphone
  • printer
  • a stable internet connection (don't rely on cellular)

Course Structure

This course will be delivered entirely online through Canvas. You will use your assigned username and password for canvas that has been setup by the school.

Student Expectations

In this course you will be expected to complete the following types of tasks.

• communicate via email
• complete basic internet searches
• download and upload documents to the LMS
• read documents online
• view online videos
• participate in online discussions
• complete quizzes/tests online
• upload documents to a Dropbox
• participate in synchronous online discussions

Technical Assistance

If you need technical assistance at any time during the course or to report a problem with Canvas, you can:

• Click the “Help” link at the bottom of Global Navigation.
  • From here you can use the Canvas guides to report problems with canvas.

 

Course Objectives

Upon completions of this course;

• You will be able to read basic elements on a music staff.
• You will be able to identify the basic terminology of music theory
• You will be about to recognize the concepts necessary for the composition of music
• You will be able to identify time signatures, intervals, major scales and the three forms of the minor scales, key signatures, and triads

You will meet the outcomes listed above by reading course materials, viewing videos, and participating in the course activities.

Course Outline/Schedule

Important Note: Refer to the Canvas course calendar for specific meeting dates and times. Activity and assignment details will be explained in detail within each week's corresponding learning module. If you have any questions, please contact your teacher.

• Week 01: The music staff and note names
• You will learn the basics of the grand staff, treble clef, bass clef, and note names
• Week 02: Understanding Rhythms
• You will learn how to count whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes and their rest equivalent.
• Week 03: Major and Minor Scales
• You will learn how major and minor scale are constructed.
• Week 04: Key Signatures
• You will learn how key signatures play a role in how music is written.
• Week 05: Intervals
• You will learn the importance of intervals and their role in western music.

 

Grading Policies

Quizzes                                                    50%           

 

Participation                                             10%

 

Final Exam                                                20%

 

Module Assignments                              20%

Participation

Students are expected to participate in all online activities as listed on the course calendar. Students should log on and check assignments daily. Attendance will be taken but not graded. Student participation in discussion boards will be graded.

Complete Assignments

All assignments for this course will be submitted electronically through Canvas unless otherwise instructed. Assignments must be submitted by the given deadline or special permission must be requested from the teacher before the due date. Extensions will not be given beyond the next assignment except under extreme circumstances.

All discussion assignments must be completed by the assignment due date and time. Late or missing discussion assignments will affect the student’s grade.

Late Work Policy

Be sure to pay close attention to deadlines—there will be no make-up assignments or quizzes, or late work accepted without a serious and compelling reason and instructor approval.

Viewing Grades on Canvas

Points you receive for graded activities will be posted to the Canvas Grade Book. Click on the Grades link to view your points.

Online grades will be updated each time a grading session has been complete—typically 3 days following the completion of an activity. You will see a visual indication of new grades posted on your Canvas home page under the link to this course.

Letter Grade Assignment

Final grades assigned for this course will be based on the percentage of total points earned and are assigned as follows:

Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Percentage
A	93-100%
A-	90-92%
B+	87-89%
B	83-86%
B-	80-82%
C+	77-79%
C	73-76%
C-	70-72%
D+	67-69%
D	60-66%
F	0-59%

 

Course Policies

Netiquette Guidelines

 

Netiquette is a set of rules for behaving properly online. Your instructor and fellow students wish to foster a safe online learning environment. All opinions and experiences, no matter how different or controversial they may be perceived, must be respected in the tolerant spirit of academic discourse. You are encouraged to comment, question, or critique an idea but you are not to attack an individual. Working as a community of learners, we can build a polite and respectful course community.

 

The following netiquette tips will enhance the learning experience for everyone in the course:

• Do not dominate any discussion.
• Give other students the opportunity to join in the discussion.
• Do not use offensive language. Present ideas appropriately.
• Be cautious in using Internet language. For example, do not capitalize all letters since this suggests shouting.
• Popular emoticons such as ☺ or / can be helpful to convey your tone but do not overdo or overuse them.
• Avoid using vernacular and/or slang language. This could possibly lead to misinterpretation.
• Never make fun of someone’s ability to read or write.
• Share tips with other students.
• Keep an “open-mind” and be willing to express even your minority opinion. Minority opinions have to be respected.
• Think and edit before you push the “Send” button.
• Do not hesitate to ask for feedback.
• Using humor is acceptable

 

Adapted from:

 

Mintu-Wimsatt, A., Kernek, C., & Lozada, H. R. (2010). Netiquette: Make it part of your syllabus. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 6(1). Retrieved from http://jolt.merlot.org/vol6no1/mintu-wimsatt_0310.htm

 

Shea, V. (1994). Netiquette. Albion.com. Retrieved from: http://www.albion.com/netiquette/book/.

 

If you find that you have any trouble keeping up with assignments or other aspects of the course, make sure you let your instructor know as early as possible. As you will find, building rapport and effective relationships are key to becoming an effective professional. Make sure that you are proactive in informing your instructor when difficulties arise during the semester so that we can help you find a solution.

Accommodations

Your teacher will be made aware of any accommodations needed by the school special education teacher.

Statement of Policy

The Tishomingo County School District will modify academic program requirements as necessary to ensure that they do not discriminate against qualified applicants or students with disabilities.  The modifications should not affect the substance of educational programs or compromise academic standards; nor should they intrude upon academic freedom.  Examinations or other procedures used for evaluating students' academic achievements may be adapted.  The results of such evaluation must demonstrate the student's achievement in the academic activity, rather than describe his/her disability. 

 

To read more about our districts accommodations policies, click here; Procedural Safeguards for Students with Disabilities.

 

Commit to Integrity

As a student in this course and in the Tishomingo County School District you are expected to maintain high degrees of professionalism, commitment to active learning and participation in this class and also integrity in your behavior in and out of the classroom.

Tishomingo County School District Policy & Procedures

All school district policies and procedures can be found in the student handbook.

 

 

 

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