MUSC 136: Music Theory II Spring 2015 MWF 9:00-9:50am. HTH 009

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1 Spring 2015 MWF 9:00-9:50am. HTH 009 Instructor: Dr. Greg Glancey (Dr. Greg or Dr. G) Office hours: MW 1:00-4:00pm TR 12:30-1:30pm, Friday by appt. only Catalog Description Prerequisite: MUSC 131 or placement by examination. The continued study of music theory through analysis and four-part writing, including non-chord tones, diatonic seventh chords, secondary dominants and modulation. Students in MUSC 136 must be concurrently enrolled in Aural Theory II, MUSC 137. Required Texts and Materials Three-ring binder for printed materials from CD Materials for Music pdf. by Robert Reno. You are required to print the following and bring to class; from the text ( TEXT.pdf):- Chapters 19-27; Manuscript paper (Appendix B); Appendix G; and Appendix E. (Where to get MOM: purchase the Downloadable.pdf Text and Workbook for $39.95) Course updates and additional course materials (syllabus, score pdfs, handouts, etc ) will be available at: Routinely check this site! Course Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Students will Through Dept. SLO Learn to analyze and write (compose) diatonic harmony: Understand & duplicate the principles of good harmonic progression, SATB voice-leading, NCTs and tonicization & modulation Analyze, describe & identify the use of musical elements in a given work, such as, melody, rhythm, texture, form (phrase, cadence and period) and non-chord tones, tonicization and modulation Recognize and understand (18 th century) compositional techniques and textures Demonstrate the ability to realize the harmonic progression of a figured bass containing diatonic harmony in a four-part ACTIVITY: Lectures, analysis & writing activities, 4-part chorale harmonization exercises &chapter readings ASSESSMENT: Workbook assignments and quizzes/exams. Music Literacy Critical Analysis Domain 1: Artistic Perception 1.1c, e; 1.2a, c Domain 2: Creative Expression choral (SATB) arrangement Understand and demonstrate how to harmonize & voicelead 2.4a, c, d a melodic line in a four-part choral (SATB) arrangement ASSESSMENT: Demonstrate the ability to notate music and employ the Melody writing exercises & principles of melodic structure, harmonic progression, final composition project tonicization & modulation, voice-leading and form in the

2 creation of original compositions Course Requirements and Policies You should plan on putting in a minimum of six (6) hours per week outside of class in order to complete the assignments and adequately develop writing and analysis skills. Assignments must be turned in at the beginning of class on the due date in order to receive full credit. Students will receive the following grade deductions for late assignments: After the beginning of class ON THE DUE DATE: % Next class meeting AT BEGINNING OF CLASS PERIOD: % After next class meeting NOT ACCEPTED... Zero Make-up exams and quizzes are not given. Regular and punctual attendance & class participation is expected, required and considered in the final grade. You are allowed two (2) absences (excused or unexcused) without penalty. Each absence thereafter results in a 0 for your daily attendance/participation score. Please keep in mind that six (6) absences result in an automatic F and withdrawal from the course (see University Catalog). Performing in chapel is important but not an excuse to miss class, be late, or leave early. Students will be given an attendance & participation score (0-4) for every class period based on the following criteria: 4 = On time, present for full class duration and fully engaged in class activities (w/textbook) 3 = 2-10 minutes late or early exit (and/or) Mostly attentive or slightly disruptive (and/or) no textbook 2 = More than 10 minutes late or early exit (and/or) Generally inattentive or disruptive (and/or) no textbook 1 = Half or more of class missed (or) Very inattentive, sleeping/zoning for most of class or very disruptive 0 = Absent Note: Students cannot receive a negative daily score and will always be guaranteed a 1 for simply showing up. Consider the following class-room ethics guidelines regarding your class participation: Be on time and prepared for class Each student must bring ALL course materials to every class (text and workbook, manuscript paper, downloaded and printed pdfs, etc ). Unprepared students will be asked to leave the classroom, thus receiving a class participation grade of an F for that day (and the student will be held responsible for the information covered that day in class). Be attentive and plan to work hard Participate in class activities and discussions Respect your fellow classmates and instructor. Your chitter chatter and could be making it hard for others to concentrate. Students who cannot control their yakking will be asked to leave the class room. Do not sleep (or zone) Music theory cannot be learned through sleep osmosis; it s proven. Do not text, surf the web, play games or work on homework

3 Do not eat meals in class This is a VUSC Music Department policy (got to keep the carpets clean). Also, these rooms have little circulation. It s just plain gross when someone is slurping down a greasy, stinky breakfast Evaluation 9 Assignments... 30% 4 quizzes... 20% 2 Exams... 30% Attendance & Participation... 15% Final Project... 5% Grading Scale A A B B B C C C D D D F Disability Statement The Disability Services Office: The Disability Services Office offers resources and coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process between you, your instructor(s) and the Disability Services Office. If you have not yet established services through the Disability Services Office, but have a temporary or permanent disability that requires accommodations (this can include but not limited to; mental health, attention-related, learning, vision, hearing, physical or health impairments), you are welcome to contact the Disability Services Office at or disabilityservices@vanguard.edu Classroom Diversity Statement As students and faculty at Vanguard University of Southern California, and foremost as Christian believers, we endeavor to communicate with honesty and confidentiality, to speak with encouraging and edifying words, and to create a safe environment where we shelter one another with love when vulnerabilities arise. This classroom intends to foster a Christ-centered community that promotes appreciation and respect for individuals, enhances the potential of its members, and values differences in gender, ethnicity, race, abilities, national origins, and generation.

4 Course Calendar Date Topic Lecture, writing & analysis Intro / Review Reading Assignment Writing & analysis Mon., Jan. 12 Wed., Jan. 14 Review part-writing rules Class materials printed and in a three ring binder Fri., Jan. 16 Review triads in First Inversion Ch. 19 Mon., Jan. 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Wed., Jan. 21 Triads in Second Inversion No. 1 (analysis) Fri., Jan. 23 Mon., Jan. 26 Ch. 20 Wed., Jan. 28 Quiz 1 (Chs ) No. 2 (59-63) Fri., Jan. 30 Non-Chord Tones Chapter 21 Mon., Feb. 2 Appendix D Wed., Feb. 4 Fri., Feb. 6 Mon., Feb. 9 V7 chord Chapter 22 No. 3 (pp ) Wed., Feb. 11 Fri., Feb. 13 Mon., Feb. 16 Presidents Day Holiday Wed., Feb. 18 Fri., Feb. 20 Review NCT & V7 / Quiz 2 (Ch ) No. 4 (pp ) Mon., Feb. 23 ii 7 & vii 7 Chord Chapter 23 Wed., Feb. 25 Circle of Fifths Progressions Fri., Feb. 27 Part-writing practice No. 5 (77-80) Mon., Mar. 2 Review Wed., Mar. 4 Exam 1 (Voice leading review & chapters 19-23) Fri., Mar. 6 Mon., Mar. 9 Secondary Dominants Chapter 24 Wed., Mar. 11 Fri., Mar. 13 March Spring Break Mon., Mar. 23 Secondary Leading Tones Chapter 25 No. 6 (pp ) Wed., Mar. 25 Fri., Mar, 27 Review / Quiz 3 (Chs ) No. 7 (pp ) Mon., Mar, 30 Tonal Cells & Modulation Chapter 26 Wed., Apr. 1 Common Chord Modulation Fri., Apr. 3 Good Friday (so be GOOD!) Mon., Apr. 6 Wed., Apr. 8 Sequential & Direct Modulation Fri., Apr. 10 Phrase & Common Tone Modulation Mon., Apr. 13 Modulation & Tonicization practice Wed., Apr. 15 Review / Quiz 4 (Ch. 26) No. 8 (pp ) Fri., Apr. 17 Chorale Harmonization Chapter 27 Mon., Apr. 20 (Intro to Final Project) Wed., Apr. 22 Review No. 9 (p. 95)

5 Fri., Apr. 24 Exam 2 (chapters 24-27) Mon., Apr. 27 Small From Analysis Modulating Melody Wed., Apr. 29 (Accompaniment Patterns) Appendix E Fri., May 1 Composition Consultations Wed., May 6 Final Project Performances (8-10am) Composition