Apr 26, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

MUS 1156 - Ear Training II



Credit hours: 1

Prerequisites: MUS 1057 and MUS 1058 or satisfactory score on the theory placement exam

Corequisites: MUS 1155

Course Description:
This course will provide intensive training to develop elementary music reading and aural skills through sight-singing and dictation, and it meets 2 hours per week.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

  1. Sing all major and minor scales (all forms) using solfege;
  2. Sing advanced diatonic melodies in major and minor keys using moveable “Do” solfege;
  3. Transcribe advanced rhythmic and melodic dictation;
  4. Read and perform two rhythmic parts at once with rhythmic competency;
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of major and minor cadences at the piano;
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of Bach chorales, to include:
    1. singing all 4 parts with solfege individually;
    2. singing one part against another within the chorale;
    3. changing from one part to another;
    4. singing an A Capella part individually or in a group setting