PFET 371 PERFORMANCE EAR TRAINING FOR PERCUSSION 2

Instructor: _______________________________________________

Mailbox: _________ Phone: ___________

Office: ________ Office hours: _______________

Course Chair: Steve Prosser

Course Description: Continuation of Performance Ear Training for Percussion 1.

Course Objective: PFET 370 and 371 form a two-course group whose intent is to improve the student's aural skills in connection with the principal instrument. Upon satisfactory completion of this course the student will be better able to instrumentally reproduce what is heard both internally and externally.

Required Textbook: No purchase required.

Homework, Projects, Out-of-class Preparation: Active class participation is vital to attain maximum benefit. Projects will be assigned regularly to be worked on throughout the term and performed in class. In order to maintain satisfactory standing in this class, approximately two to three hours per week of out-of-class preparation are recommended.

Midterms: March 8-12

Final Exams: May 3-7

Grading Criteria:

A (90-100) Superior, Exceptional; control of course material enables excellent production.

B (80-89) Good; grasp of material enables above-average production.

C (70-79) Average; assimilation of material enables acceptable production.

D (60-69) Below Average; exposure to material enables poor, but passable production.

F (below 60) Not passing; assimilation of material insufficient to demonstrate acceptable productive capacity.

Final Grade Determination: Your final grade will be determined by considering the following components at the indicated weights:

30% Attendance and attitude

30% Class participation and performance

20% Projects

20% Final exam

Attendance Policy: If your fourth unexcused absence occurs before the "W" deadline (see below), the instructor may withdraw you from the course. If your fourth unexcused absence occurs after this deadline, a course grade of F may result. Note that attendance figures in final grade determination. Withdrawal is not automatic. It is ultimately your responsibility to initiate withdrawal proceedings prior to the "W" deadline. In case of doubt, ask the instructor or the Counseling Center.

Deadline for Course Withdrawal: 5:00 pm Friday, March 26, 2004. Neither the instructor nor the student may initiate a "W" after that date.

Topical Course Outline

For the 12-week Summer semester, course topics shown on this outline will be rearranged to present in the shorter term. A somewhat accelerated pacing will eliminate any omission of course material.

1. Introduction: explanation of topics to be covered; students outline and plan for their special presentations and projects for the term.

2. Projects begin.

3. Projects continue.

4. Projects conclude. New topics: solo construction - odd phrases e.g. "Gloria's Step" by Scott LaFaro - rhythm accompaniment to a "displaced" melody line e.g. "Evidence by T. Monk".

5. Perform solos and time feels (a class member will play melody on vibes); discuss special projects.

6. Special projects begin.

7. Special projects continue; discuss midterm project(s)/exam.

8-9. Midterm project(s)/exam.

10. Review of material covered; plan for remainder of term.

11-13. Performance of projects in class

14. Discuss final exam.

15. Finals begin.

16. Finals conclude.