MUTC 1541 - Aural Theory 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41508,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Van Parker
Email: vparker@ysu.edu
Course Description
1541. Aural Theory 1. Dictation exercises including solfege patterns, bass line recognition, melody with simple rhythm, and 2-part counterpoint examples. Sight-singing including simple diatonic melodies, duets, chord-singing, and improvisation. Keyboard exercises including solfege patterns, play-and-sing, and transposition exercises. Solfege drills to build and maintain fluency with the solfege system. Prereq.: Music majors who have completed a successful audition for the Dana School of Music. 2 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
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| Required | New Approach to Sight Singing | Berkowitz, et al. |
- Berkowitz, et al. A New Approach to Sight Singing, 6th edition.
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Manuscript paper.
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Sharpened or mechanical pencils with erasers.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| 8/24 | Material as assigned Class Playlist Participation |
Material as assigned | |
| 8/31 | Material as assigned Class Playlist Participation |
Material as assigned | |
| 9/7 | Material as assigned Class Playlist Participation |
Material as assigned Sight-Singing Checkpoint 1 |
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| 9/14 | Material as assigned Class Playlist Participation |
Material as assigned | |
| 9/21 | Material as assigned Class Playlist Participation |
Material as assigned Dictation/Aural Checkpoint 1 |
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| 9/28 | Material as assigned Class Playlist Participation |
Material as assigned Dictation Exam 1 |
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| 10/5 | Material as assigned Class Playlist Participation |
Material as assigned | |
| 10/12 | Material as assigned Class Playlist Participation |
Material as assigned Midterm Sight-Singing Exam |
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| 10/19 | Material as assigned Class Playlist Participation |
Material as assigned Dictation/Aural Checkpoint 2 |
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| 10/26 | Material as assigned Class Playlist Participation |
Material as assigned | |
| 11/2 | Material as assigned Class Playlist Participation |
Material as assigned Dictation Exam 2 |
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| 11/9 | Material as assigned Class Playlist Participation |
Material as assigned Sight-Singing Checkpoint 2 |
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| 11/16 | Material as assigned Class Playlist Participation |
Material as assigned Dictation/Aural Checkpoint 3 |
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| 11/23 | Material as assigned Class Playlist Participation |
Material as assigned | |
| 11/30 | Material as assigned | Material as assigned | |
| 12/7 | Final exam | Final Sight-Singing Exam Final Dictation Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.