COURSE TITLE: General Music Education for the Masses

COURSE NUMBER / SECTION / SEMESTER: MUSE 108 001. Fall 2021

DAY / TIME / LOCATION: 9:00 a.m. 9:50 a.m. MWF BM 338
INSTRUCTOR: Alyssia Bunts
OFFICE: Baird Music Hall 205
PHONE: 606.424.3942
E-MAIL: agbunts@moreheadstate.edu
OFFICE HOURS: MWF 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to teach a non-music education student the basics of
music and music education. Through this course, students will become
musically literate and should leave with a sense of confidence towards
creating and analyzing music from the past and present.

REQUIRED MATERIALS
BRIDGING THE GAP: POPULAR MUSIC AND MUSIC EDUCATION. Edited
by Carlos Xavier Rodriguez. January 2004. ISBN: 978-1-56545-158-2
MODEL MUSIC PROGRAMS: IDEAS FOR EVERYONE. Written by The
National Association for Music Education, MENC. December 2007. ISBN:
978-1-57886-729-5
Staff Paper
Pencil and paper
1.5 3-Ring Binder

COURSE OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, students should be able to:
Read and understand music terminology and notation
Produce melodic and rhythmic exercises to present during class
Identify each instrument and its family in a traditional and
contemporary setting
Collaborate with peers to analysis and evaluate music from the past
and present

GRADING PROCEDURE
The final grade will consist of 930 points, divided as follows:

Daily Grades 5 points each

4 Melodic/Rhythmic Exercises 25 points each
4 Music Analyses 50 points each
Mid-Term Exam 200 points
Final Exam 200 points
100-90% A 89-80% B 79-70% C 69-60% D Below 60% E
ASSIGNMENTS / EXAMS / FINAL EXAM
Daily Grades: At the start of every class, there will be a short quiz on the
material from the last class. If a listening example was assigned for
homework, there will also be questions regarding said example.

Melodic/Rhythmic Exercises: Every individual will be responsible for creating

a 15 second composition including all of the material discussed up to that
point. Students will then be asked to demonstrate and teach their
composition to the class.

Music Analysis: Students will be given the score and recording of a piece of
music and asked to analysis the piece. Students are responsible for
identifying time and key signatures, clefs, instrumentation, melody, and
basic chord progressions.

Mid-Term Exam: Students will be assessed on all material covered thus far.
The test will consist of 25 multiple choice questions, a short analysis section,
and 3 listening examples. All PowerPoints and Study Guides will be made
available on the BlackBoard site.

Final Exam: Students will be assessed on all the material presented in this
course. The test will consist of 50 multiple choice questions, 2 analyses
sections, and 6 listening examples. All PowerPoints and Study Guides will be
availble on the BlackBoard site. Students will have two hours and fifteen
minutes to complete this assessment.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance for this course is mandatory, however, you are allowed three (3)
unexcused absences without penalty. After the first three unexcused
absences, your grade will be lowered by 5% for each subsequent absence.
Daily grades will NOT be made-up for unexcused absences.
Excused absences are as follows (with notice and paperwork at least two
weeks beforehand): University sponsored event for which documentation is
provided, family emergency, illness which prevents you from attending class,
with a signed doctors note stating the reason for your absence, and religious
observance.

CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
Illegal firearms or any other weapons, alcohol, illegal drugs, and drug related
items, tobacco products, and spit-cups are not permitted. Food and/or drink
will be permitted as long as it leaves the room with you. Mobile devices must
be placed on silent and stowed. Behavior that disrupt the learning
environment is strictly forbidden.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
The University policy regarding academic dishonesty is stated in the
Undergraduate Catalog. It allows faculty members to impose a sanction on
students determined to be guilty of plagiarism (taking the ideas or written
words of another without appropriate citation). The sanction may include
failure of a particular assignment or exam, failure of a particular class, or any
other appropriate disciplinary action. Charges of plagiarism must be reported
to the appropriate department chair and college dean, and to the MSU Dean
of Students. Further policy information is available at:

http://www2.moreheadstate.edu/files/units/dsl/eaglehandbook/eaglehandboo
k-web.pdf

ADA STATEMENT
Students with disabilities are entitled to academic accommodations and
services to support their access and safety. The Office for Disability
Services in 109-J Enrollment Services Center coordinates reasonable
accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Although a
request may be made at any time, services are best applied when they are
requested at or before the start of the semester. Please contact Disability
Services at 606-783-5188 or e.day@moreheadstate.edu or visit their website
at www.moreheadstate.edu/disability.

CAMPUS SAFETY
Emergency response information will be discussed in class. Students should
familiarize themselves with the nearest exit routes in the event evacuation
becomes necessary. You should notify your instructor at the beginning of the
semester if you have special needs or will require assistance during an
emergency evacuation. Students should familiarize themselves with
emergency response protocols at: www.moreheadstate.edu/emergency.

COURSE SEMESTER OUTLINE:

August M 16 Review syllabus
W 18 Music staff, whole through sixteenth notes and rests
M 23 Time and key signatures
W 25 Accidentals
M 30 Music Analysis 1 due; Wrap-up accidentals; Chords
September W1 MRE 1 due; Continue chords
M6 NO CLASS LABOR DAY
W8 Wrap-up chords
M 13 Roman numerals
W 15 Continue roman numerals
M 20 Music Analysis 2 due; Wrap-up roman numerals; Pop
symbols
 W 22 MRE 2 due; Continue pop symbols
M 27 Wrap-up Pop symbols
W 29 Review for mid-term exam
October M 4 MID-TERM EXAM!
W6 NO CLASS FALL BREAK!
M 11 MRE 3 due; Woodwind instruments
W 13 Brass instruments
M 18 Music Analysis 3 due; Percussion instruments
W 20 String instruments
M 25 Orchestra, Symphony, and Concert band instruments
W 28 Wrap-up traditional instruments
November M 1 Music timeline and classification
W3 Wrap-up music timeline
M8 Jazz band instruments
W 10 Music Analysis 4 due; Jazz musicians
M 15 Wrap-up jazz
W 17 Instruments found in modern setting
M 22 MRE 4 due; Modern musicians
W 24 NO CLASS THANKSGIVING BREAK!
M 29 Wrap-up modern
December W 1 Review for final exam
M6 FINAL EXAM!