Advice for MusApp

I had someone ask what to do because they are feeling lost. Here is my advice to them:

1. Make sure you're signed up on the blog - http://maconstate.blogspot.com - add your email address on the signup sheet.
2. Dive into WebCT/Vista for the class. The powerpoints I use in class are posted there (at the moment, they are last year's versions, but they will be about 95% identical to what I'm using this year).
3. Listen to the tracks on the CDs WHILE READING THE LISTENING GUIDES.
4. Read AHEAD of what I'm going to cover in class. Check the syllabus for the schedule - I stay decently close to it. There's is a pdf copy on WebCT/Visa, and a web-page-version on the blog.
5. Ask questions - either via email or in class - when something doesn't make sense!
6. DON'T PANIC!

 

Kamien Connect info

Kamien Connect is a website where you can

1. Listen to the CD audio over the 'net
2. read the textbook (depending on which "type" of access code you have)
3. take some quizzes etc just to test yourself.

The advantage of listening to the music through the website is that the listening guides are dynamic - you don't have to guess if you are looking at the right line, because the text is animated to show you exactly where you are in the piece.

It's fairly handy.

SO WHERE IS THIS THING?

Here's the URL for the Fall 2011 class:

http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/trule_fall2011

IF YOU HAVE YOUR CODE ALREADY:

Setup an account with your access code - click the "register now" button.

IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE:

You can purchase it online, or get one from the bookstore. I do not know which is cheaper. BEWARE, though - there are two types of codes - one gives you access to the textbook, the other does NOT.

You can decide if online textbook access is important to you - I just wanted you to know before plunking down the cash.

IS THIS MANDATORY FOR THIS CLASS?

No, but it'd be very handy! The animated listening guides alone are worth the price of admission if you are serious about getting an A and developing your listening skills.

START FALL 2011

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