MUJS 1360 - Jazz Fundamentals I

This course is 100% online delivery.

Textbook: The Jazz Language by Dan Haerle

Grading: The semester grade is based on:

Seven Assignments (5% each) 35%
Seven Lesson Quizzes (5% each) 35%
One 50 minute Mid-term Exam 15%
One 50 minute Final Exam 15%
Total:
100%

Lessons: These include lessons on each subject covered in the course. Musical examples may be played by clicking on them. Also, at the end of each lesson, there is a list of Frequently Asked Questions (and their answers) on the lesson subject.

Assignments: Assignments must be completed by the date indicated on the semester calendar.

Quizzes: A ten minute quiz is given on each lesson for reading comprehension. Each lesson quiz must be completed by the date indicated on the semester calendar.

Semester Calendar: All assignments, quizzes and exams must be completed by the dates indicated on the calendar. However, a student is welcome to work ahead of schedule if he or she chooses. All work must be done in the prerequisite order, however.

Prerequisite Order: There is a logical progression through the work in the
class which must be observed. For example, Assignment 1 must be completed before Quiz 1 which must be completed before Assignment 2, etc. The prerequisite order for all work is shown in chronological order below.
Online Chats: There will be regular weekly chats which offer students the opportunity to discuss topics with the instructor online. These are scheduled from 6 pm to 7 pm on Mondays (with one exception) and are published on the Semester Calendar. Click on Class Comunications, Online Chat and General Chat for MUJS1360DH.

Office: If a student is on campus, he or she may come in during office hours for help with class work, to discuss performance on examinations and to receive advice on what and how to study. Students who are not on campus are encouraged to attend the scheduled on-line conferences with the instructor. Office phone: (940) 565-2229. Email: pleaseuse the email within WebCT.

This outline provides the necessary information and course expectations for a student to succeed in the course. It is the student's responsibility to take quizzes and exams as scheduled and to complete assignments on time!

Prerequisite Order of Assignments and Quizzes*
Assignment 1: Intervals
Quiz 1: Intervals
Assignment 2: Basic Chord Construction
Quiz 2: Basic Chord Construction
Assignment 3: Major Modes
Quiz 3: Major Modes
Assignment 4: Basic Substitution & Function
Quiz 4: Basic Substitution & Function
Exam 1: Lessons 1, 2, 3 and 4
Assignment 5: Thirteenth Chords
Quiz 5: Thirteenth Chords
Assignment 6: Harmonic Minor Modes
Quiz 6: Harmonic Minor Modes
Assignment 7: Voicing and Connecting Chords
Quiz 7: Voicing and Connecting Chords
Exam 2: Lessons 5, 6, and 7
Work may be completed earlier than the dates in the Semester Calendar but must be done in the prerequisite order shown in this outline.

Semester Calendar
Dates are appproximate, as this sample syllabus refers to a previous semester. Always check the WebCT class site for the most current information.

Mon., Aug. 28, 12 to 1 pm Mandatory orientation meeting in room 262
Mon., Aug. 28, 6 to 7 pm On line chat with Dan Haerle
Fri., Sept. 1, 11 pm Assignment 1 should be completed
Mon., Sept. 4, 6 to 7 pm On line chat with Dan Haerle
Fri., Sept. 8, 11 pm Quiz 1 should be completed
Mon., Sept. 11, 6 to 7 pm On line chat with Dan Haerle
Fri., Sept. 15, 11 pm Assignment 2 should be completed
Mon., Sept. 18, 6 to 7 pm On line chat with Dan Haerle
Fri., Sept. 22, 11 pm Quiz 2 should be completed
Mon., Sept. 25, 6 to 7 pm On line chat with Dan Haerle
Fri., Sept. 29, 11 pm Assignment 3 should be completed
Mon., Oct. 2, 6 to 7 pm On line chat with Dan Haerle
Fri., Oct. 6, 11 pm Quiz 3 should be completed
Wed., Oct. 11, 6 to 7 pm On line chat with Dan Haerle
Fri., Oct. 13, 11 pm Assignment 4 should be completed
Mon., Oct. 16, 6 to 7 pm
On line chat with Dan Haerle
Fri., Oct. 20, 11 pm Quiz 4 should be completed
Mon., Oct. 23, 6 to 7 pm On line chat with Dan Haerle
Fri., Oct. 27, 11 pm Exam 1 should be completed
Mon., Oct. 30, 6 to 7 pm On line chat with Dan Haerle
Fri., Nov. 3, 11 pm Assignment 5 should be completed
Mon., Nov. 6, 6 to 7 pm On line chat with Dan Haerle
Fri., Nov. 10, 11 pm Quiz 5 should be completed
Mon., Nov. 13, 6 to 7 pm On line chat with Dan Haerle
Fri., Nov. 17, 11 pm Assignment 6 should be completed
Mon., Nov. 20, 6 to 7 pm On line chat with Dan Haerle
Fri., Nov. 24, 11 pm Quiz 6 should be completed
Mon., Nov. 27, 6 to 7 pm On line chat with Dan Haerle
Fri., Dec. 1, 11 pm Assignment 7 should be completed
Mon., Dec. 4, 6 to 7 pm On line chat with Dan Haerle
Fri., Dec. 8, 11 pm Quiz 7 should be completed
Mon., Dec. 11, 11 pm Exam 2 should be completed