4A and 4D - Final Info

Final will consist of two portions, written exam (wednesday in class) and aural exam (friday appointment).  There will be no class on friday.

4A
Written (wednesday in class)::
5 interval IDs
2 short melodic dictation
2 short rhythmic dictation
4 bars from a melody, 47-53

Aural (friday appointments)::
rhythm from 4.E or 4.C
perform transcription project
melody from 34-38, you chose one, I chose one

4D
Written (wednesday in class):
5 interval IDs
8 bars from melody 258 or 259
4 bars from duet #72 or 51


Aural (friday appointments):
Melody from 288-292, you chose one, I chose one
Chorale (#30?), sing two phrases of a voice part (S,A, or T) while I play the bass line.

Melodies for Wednesday

28-33c

Everyone should be prepared to sing each melody

4D Melodies for monday

Didn't announce this in class, but for monday learn melodies 279-282. Be prepared to sing any melody fluidly, your tempo

Performance quiz on wednesday

With a partner, perform a duet from page d-3, either 52 or 53, and also the all cadence pattern as before, each person playing an outer part and singing an inner part. Do the opposite of what you did last time, and practice in keys up to two sharps and two flats.

4A transcription proj

For monday:

Select a song or poem, classical or popular, write out one stanza/verse/chorus/refrain and identify all the strong pulses.

Also, review melodies 26-30 for the quiz on monday

Melodies for friday

276-279

4A homework

Ch 6 and 7 homework due on friday. If you need help with it please don't hesitate to contact me

4A quiz on friday

Quiz will consist of a short melody from 26-30, and a short rhythmic dictation. You are allowed to memorize these melodies!

4A Workbook Homework

For the homework assignment due last week:

READ CAREFULLY!
Chapter 6 section III
Example 1 and 4

Chapter 7 section III
Example 1

Complete these as best you can and bring them to class.  I will check your progress on these at the beginning of class.  If you completed it last weekend, and I handed it back to you, take a look at the sections marked redo.  If you haven't completed it yet, do the entire assignment.  We'll have some time during class to go over these together.

Transcription Project, part 3

Sorry I ran out of time to explain this today.

I handed you back the beatles song today with a few notes. The final part, a final transcription of melody, bass, and roman numeral analysis of verse and chorus.

The first two parts (song ideas and first transcription) were graded credit only, but this final portion (due Wednesday) will be for a letter grade.

If you have any questions about my notes for you or need help with transcription, let me know.

4D melodies for monday

Good singing on friday everyone! Next monday we'll work through 272-278, and again, we're going for a fluid performance each time, from the first run.

4A homework, Chapters 6 and 7

Many students did not turn in the homework on monday. I would encourage you to complete this assignment and will accept it up to next monday (10/16) for partial credit. Those of you that did hand in the homework, there are a few sections that need to be redone. I'll hand them back on friday and you can redo them over the weekend with no late penalty.

Many melodies on friday

269 - 274
We'll do some volunteers but everyone should be prepared to sing any melody

4a for friday

Quiz: short 1 measure dictation, short rhytms, and a longer melody of 8 bars
Also prepare melodies 23-26

4D Melodies for monday

263, 264, 266 for monday 11/9

4D Transcription Assignment, part 2

For monday, turn in a more detailed analysis of the beatles song you have been assigned.

Transcribe the following:
- Melody and bass line of the chorus
- Chord structure of the verse, including with chord letter names (ie C major) and roman numerals.

4A weekend homework

Chapter 6 section III
Example 1 and 4

Chapter 7 section III
Example 1

Office hours

For all students:

If you need extra help for dictation, I would strongly encourage you to come to office hours. I'll be in my office tomorrow (thursday) at 2:30p. If you can't come then, email me and set up a time.

4d quiz and homework

Melody of 8 bars which moves through the dominant, also short interval quiz as well

The quiz won't take the entire class, so als study melodies 252, 253, and 254 for homework

office hours

All students,

Quizzes this friday. If you need any extra help, I'll be in my office
at 10 am.

Adam

4D transcription

If you didn't hand in anything today, please email me the assignment by tonight so I can hand them back on wednesday

4d melodies

258-261

4A quiz this week

Intervals, rhythmic dictation, melodic dictation. Use chapter 3 and 4 contextual listening to study and don't hesitate to contact me for office hour appointments