INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC RUDIMENTS

1) SCHEDULE

Classes will take place on Thursdays between 4.30-5.30pm, in Rm 213 of Harrison-LeCaine Hall of Queen’s University, on Bader Lane. The course will run from Thursday 20^th September to Thursday 13^th December, 2012. There will be no class on Thursday 15th November.

2) WHO CAN ATTEND

This course is open to students of any age. It will run with a minimum class size of 4 people (please refer to Conservatory Policy for further details regarding procedure if minimum class size is not achieved).

3) PRE-REQUISITES

For this beginner level course, there is no knowledge expectation or prerequisite. A screening test will be conducted in the early stages of the course to identify the knowledge level of each student. This is not a formal examination, but will help the instructor to provide relevant tailored tuition throughout the course.

4) RECOMMENDED TEXT AND MATERIALS

Each student will be required to provide, at their own expense, the following items for use in the class and at home:

• “Elementary Music Rudiments: Basic” by Mark Sarnecki.

Published by Frederick Harris Music. SKU EMR00

ISBN: 9780887977589

Available at Renaissance Music

• Good quality music staff paper (8.5x11)
• Pencils (B or HB)
• Extra erasers (in addition to one found on a pencil)
• A straight edge (Draftsman’s triangle or ruler recommended)
• Students should bring their instrument for use in class (if not piano)

• Students should be prepared to photocopy completed exercises from the textbook to be submitted for marking.

• Homework will be in the region of 1-2 hrs per week.

5) FEES