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Bergen Community College
Division of Humanities
Department of Performing Arts.
Course Syllabus
MUA-232 BASS III
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Course Description:
Bass III provides instruction in bass designed to develop the student’s level of
proficiency. The student attends one lesson per week. Lesson times are arranged
during the first week of classes. 1 Credit Hour. Pre-requisite MUA-231.
Course Objectives:
Bass III is designed for students who are motivated towards professional musical
careers as well as students who wish to play for personal development. Students
are expected to improve their musical performance skills each semester. The
areas of expected improvement are listed under Course Grades/Evaluation below.
Specific music literature will be chosen by the instructor taking into account the
student’s ability and future goals.
Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of meeting the requirements in this
course, students will be able to:
Student Learning Outcome: Means of Assessment:
1. Major & Minor Scales In lesson Evaluation
2. Major & Minor Arpeggios, Inversion In lesson Evaluation
3. Major & Minor Seventh Chord
Forms
In lesson Evaluation
4. Intermediate Chord Progressions In lesson Evaluation
5. Intermediate Notation Reading
Skills
Varied Repertoire Assessment
6. Consistent, Measurable Progress Participation: Semester Recital
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Course Content:
Bass I, II, III, and IV is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student for
further study in an upper-level institution of higher education. Students are
expected to achieve sufficient performance competency to enter a four-year music
institution at the third-year level. Students in MUA 232 will build upon the skills on
knowledge acquired in Bass 1 & 2. Students will learn to play all major and minor
chords scales, arpeggios and learn to read intermediate musical notation. Specific
music literature will be chosen by the instructor taking into account the student’s
ability and future goals.
Course Texts and/or Other Study Materials:
All students are expected to furnish their own bass (electric or acoustic), straps,
cables and picks. Repertoire will be instructor selected.
RECOMMENDED TEXTS
Dan Dean, Hal Leonard Electric Bass 1, Hal Leonard.
Arnold Evans, Note Reading Studies for Bass, Mel Bay.
Reading Contemporary Electric Bass, Berklee Press.
Berklee Practice Method: Bass, Berklee Press.
Chuck Rainey, The Complete Electric Bass Player: Book 1,Amsco Publications.
F. Simandl , Method for Double Bass, Vol. 1, Carl Fischer, Inc.
RECOMMENDED LITERATURE
F. Simandl, 30 Etudes, Carl Fischer.
Anton Slama, 66 Etudes in Bass Clef, Carl Fischer.
Sturm, 110 Studies, Opus 20, For String Bass Vol. I, International Music Co.
Research, Writing, and/or Examination Requirement(s):
Students are expected to practice the assigned material for at least thirty minutes
daily.
Grading Policy:
Three to four written performance evaluations will be given each semester. Other
evaluation methods will include oral questions and sight-reading performances.
Written evaluations are essential for the College record keeping purposes. A
midterm grade is strongly recommended. A final grade must be given.
Grades will be based on the following:
a) Consistent Participation g) Major Triad Arpeggios
b) Practice Techniques/Habits h) Correct Phrasing
c) Reading/Sight Reading Music i) Correct Fingering
d) Style/Interpretation j) Intonation
e) Musicality k) Rhythmic Accuracy
f) Major Scales
Attendance Policy:
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All students are expected to attend every scheduled meeting of each course in
which they are registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to
be determined by the instructor for each section of each course. These will be
established in writing on the individual course outline. Attendance will be kept by
the instructor for administrative and counseling purposes.
Other College, Divisional, and/or Departmental Policy Statements:
Statement on plagiarism and/or academic dishonesty:
Academic Matters - Bergen Community College - Acalog ACMS™
Statement on the appropriate use of AI (see the following link for guidance):
AI-Guidance-Resource-Page.pdf (bergen.edu)
ADA statement:
Disability Services (Office of Specialized Services) | Bergen Community College
Sexual Harassment statement:
HR-003-001.2018-Policy-Prohibiting-Sexual-Harassment.pdf (bergen.edu)
Statement on acceptable use of BCC technology:
Acceptable-Use-Policy.pdf (bergen.edu)
Recommended Syllabus Statements from the Office of Specialized Services:
Syllabus Statements | Bergen Community College
Statement on the purpose and value of faculty office hours.
Student and Faculty Support Services: [optional but recommended]
Accessibility Statement
Bergen Community College is committed to ensuring the full participation of all
students in its programs. If you have a documented disability (or think you may
have a disability) and, as a result, need a reasonable accommodation to
participate in this class, complete course requirements, or benefit from the
College’s programs or services, contact the Office of Special Services (OSS) as
soon as possible at 201-612-5270 or www.bergen.edu/oss. To receive any
academic accommodation, you must be appropriately registered with OSS. The
OSS works with students confidentially and does not disclose any disability-
related information without their permission. The OSS serves as a clearinghouse
on disability issues and works in partnership with faculty and all other student
service offices.
Student Support Services
Bergen Community College provides exemplary support to its students and offers
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a broad variety of opportunities and services. A comprehensive array of student
support services including advising, tutoring, academic coaching, and more are
available online at https://bergen.edu/currentstudents/.
Sidney Silverman Library Online Resources: Guides BY SUBJECT - LibGuides at Bergen Community College General Search and Databases: Library | Bergen Community College
SAMPLE COURSE OUTLINE:
Date: Topic/Activity: Learning
Outcomes: Assignments/Events:
WEEK 1 Major Scales 1 As per instructor
WEEK 2 Minor Scales 1,5,6 As per instructor
WEEK 3 Major Arpeggios 2,5,6 As per instructor
WEEK 4 Major Arpeggios Inversion 2,5,6 As per instructor
WEEK 5 Minor Arpeggios 2,5,6 As per instructor
WEEK 6 Minor Arpeggios Inversion 2,5,6 As per instructor
WEEK 7 Intro To Seventh Chords 1,3,6 As per instructor
WEEK 8 Major Seventh Chords 1,3,6 As per instructor
WEEK 9 Minor Seventh Chords 1,3,6 As per instructor
WEEK 10 Technical Studies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 As per instructor
WEEK 11 Performance Repertoire 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 As per instructor
WEEK 12 Performance Prep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 As per instructor
WEEK 13 Performance Prep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 As per instructor
WEEK 14 Performance Prep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 As per instructor
Possible Note to Students: This Course Outline and Calendar is tentative and
subject to change, depending upon the progress of the class.