MUSSUPST 1002 - Musicianship 1B

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025

This course aims to develop a fluent and functional understanding of musical concepts and conventions related primarily to Baroque, Classical and Romantic music of the 18th-19th Centuries, as well as to 20th century popular music. A range of theoretical concepts will be investigated through the study of selected musical scores. Students will be expected to listen to works and analyse written scores. Topics to be explored include revision of the basics of tonality and analytical conventions, development of skills and understanding in diatonic and chromatic harmony, including part writing, voice leading, chord functions, secondary functions, harmonic analysis, and analysis of music in binary and ternary forms. Functional skills will be further addressed through assessment and tutorial work involving part-writing, composition, sight-singing, and/or transcription.

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Course Details

Course Code	MUSSUPST 1002
Course	Musicianship 1B
Coordinating Unit	Elder Conservatorium of Music
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	MUSSUPST 1001
Incompatible	MUSSUPST 1120, MUSSUPST 1000B
Assessment	Composition exercise 15%, Mid-term exam 15%, Analysis assignment 1 20%, Analysis Assignment 2 20%, End-of-semester exam 30%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Anne Cawrse

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Confidently read, describe and analyse a range of music and musical scores using appropriate terminology
2	To recognise musical techniques and develop awareness of musical aesthetics through score analysis and listening critically to a wide range of music
3	To recognise musical techniques and develop awareness of musical aesthetics through score analysis and listening critically to a wide range of music
4	To understand various composers’ and performers' use of melody and harmony through transcription and analysis
5	To undertake in-class and at-home exercises to build performance-related skills in musicianship

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	2, 3, 4
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	3
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	.
Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	.
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	.
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	2, 5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Textbook
Required textbook: Turek, Ralph and Daniel McCarthy. 2018. Theory for Today’s Musician, third ed. London:
Routledge / Taylor and Francis

Summary of Music Theory Terminology
A brief outline of some of the basic music theory terminology that all students need to know.

Materials from Lectures Posted in MyUni
There will be weekly postings to MyUni of material associated with the lectures. Additional material (e.g. related to tutorials) may also be posted to MyUni. The material posted to MyUni comprise a core resource for this course.

e-learning resources
All students are strongly encouraged to make use of the excellent online resources available through the Conservatorium’s subscription to “e-learning resources”. In addition to comprehensive information that is clearly presented, there are numerous practice questions for aural and theoretical questions, as well as a wide range of other support information.

Students who are deficient in certain areas presumed knowledge/skills will be directed to work through relevant portions of the e-learning site in order to bring their knowledge/skill up to the required level.

The e-learning resources website is located at: e-lr.com.au
Access the site using the following username and password:
User Name: student.elder.sa
Password: stave

Recommended Resources

Oxford Music Online is a portal that enables searching in Grove Music Online and other Oxford reference content in the one location. Students can access Oxford Music Online which houses Grove music online through the link on the Elder Music Library website at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/about/libraries/eml/internet_resources/
Grove music online [electronic resource] can also be located as a title search through the library catalogue.

Fitzgerald, Jon. 2003. Popular Music Theory. East Lismore, NSW: Hazelmount Publishing.

Levine, Mark. 1995. The Jazz Theory Book. Petaluma, California: Sher Music.

The above-listed books are available at the Elder Music Library. The 2014 Edition of Theory for Today's Musician is also available as an e-book via the Barr-Smith Library catalogue.

Online Learning

The MyUni site for this course will contain this Course Profile and various learning resources.

The Elder Music Library’s Music Resources Guide contains quick links to key music databases for scholarly research and online listening. It also contains links to websites of publicly available online scores, collected editions, and professional associations. Here too you can find a regularly updated list of new books, scores, CDs and DVDs available in the Elder Music Library.
http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/music

You can listen to an extensive range of works either on or off-campus through the library's Naxos subscription. Via the library catalogue, search using Naxos as the title and limit your search to ‘electronic resources’. You will be prompted to enter your uni ID number and password to access the Naxos catalogue and there is a wealth of material available for listening (but not downloading) via the internet. You can search for recordings many ways, such as by composer, performer or name of the work. The link to the Naxos catalogue is as follows: http://uoa.naxosmusiclibrary.com.proxy.library.adelaide.edu.au/

Many public domain classical music scores have been digitised and can be accessed through the Petrucci Music Library - http://imslp.org/wiki/Main_Page (can also be accessed via the Music Resources Guide).
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Building on concepts and skilled covered in Musicianship 1A, the Musicianship 1B lectures and tutorials will cover a range of topics related to tonal music, primarily of the Classical and Romantic Periods.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

In addition to the 3 contact hours per week, it is anticipated that students would spend 6-9 hours per week in reviewing lecture
notes, preparing for tutorials, listening to repertoire, preparing for assessments and exams, undertaking suggested listening, reading, or viewing, and practising musicianship skills.

Learning Activities Summary

The following schedule is indicative of the topics in this course. Some topics and ordering of topics may vary

Week 1
Introduction to the Course; Recap of Key Materials from Semester 1

Week 2
Secondary Function Harmonies

Week 3
Modulation 1

Week 4
Mixing Modes

Week 5
Chromatic Pre-Dominant Harmonies

Week 6
Chromatic Pre-Dominant Harmonies

Week 7
Modulation 2

Week 8
Musical form in 19th c. Romantic lied

Week 9
Sonata and Variation forms

Week 10
Sonata and Variation forms

Week 11
Sonata and Variation forms

Week 12
Course Summary and Review

Specific Course Requirements

There are no additional course-specific requirements.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Assignment 1	Formative and Summative	15%	3, 5
Test 1	Formative	15%	1, 2, 4
Assignment 2	Formative and Summative	20%	1, 2, 4, 5
Assignment 3	Formative and Summative	20%	1, 2, 4, 5
Test 2	Summative	20%	1, 2, 4

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance and participation expectations are as follows:

Lectures: Although attendance at all lectures is expected, leave applications will not be required to be submitted to the lecturers due to logistical reasons. Students are advised that poor attendance at lectures will very likely have a significant negative impact on their ability to complete assessment tasks. Lectures will be recorded and made available in MyUni.

Tutorials: Full attendance at tutorials is expected and students will be required to attend at least 8 of 10 tutorials. With the exception of certified medical absences, each tutorial absence beyond the permitted 2 will result in 5 marks being deducted from the student's full course result.

Exam Attendance: All students are required to attend the Course Exam (on the date set by the Examinations Office). No exceptions will be made except on certified medical grounds or on professional/compassionate grounds if approved by the coordinator well in advance of the scheduled exam.

If you are ill on the day of the Course Exam: You should not sit the course exam if you are ill, both because you could infect others and because you will likely not perform at your best. You should visit a doctor and obtain a medical certificate for the day of the test/exam, required for medical replacement assessments. You should also notify the coordinator at your soonest opportunity to request a medical replacement assessment. Requests for medical replacement assessments will only be considered if the coordinator is contacted within a day of the missed test or exam.

Assessment Detail

Assignment 1: A brief exercise related to either music analysis or composition - 15% weighting
Test 1: 1-hour paper-based test will cover material presented in Weeks 1-5 - 15% weighting
Assignment 2: A theory and analysis assessment - 20% weighting
Assignment 3: A theory and analysis assessment - 20% weighting
Test 2: a 2-hour test to be held during class time in SWOTVAC - 30% weighting.

Submission

Final versions of assignments may be produced in neat, dark pen or pencil, or may be submitted as .pdf using music notation software such as Sibelius or Finale. Assignments must be submitted in the Assignment Box located at the Faculty of Arts office, Napier ground level.

Late assignment policy:
Late written assignments will be accepted to a maximum of 7 days late with a late penalty of 2 marks per calendar day applied.

Extensions without penalty may be granted when supporting documentation can be provided and then, and only then, by arrangement with the course lecturer prior to the due date and time. Extensions will not be granted under any other circumstance. To apply for an extension, use the University's Application for Assessment Extension: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/forms-for-students

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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