Advanced Theory Syllabus for 2013-2014
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MUSI-2211-001 Advanced Theory

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Corequisite: 2116

Course Description

Diatonic harmony; chromaticism and late Romantic and Contemporary idioms.

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COURSE SYLLABUS FOR ADVANCED THEORY I-MUSI 2211

PREREQUISITE:Successful completion of requirements for elementary theory semesters 1 and 2.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:Continuation of music theory principles taught in elementary theory (freshman theory), with an emphasis on common practice harmonic language, musical form, chromatic harmonies, and style characteristics of the Baroque period through the Twentieth Century.

 

INSTRUCTOR: Prof. Scott Beckett

TEMPORARY OFFICE LOCATION: MB311

OFFICE HOURS: TBA, by appointment (Skype is available)

OFFICE PHONE: (806) 371-5351 (if working, do not leave a message)

CAMPUS E-MAIL: (Since this is a online-enhanced class, please use the “e-mail” function in BlackBoard for sensitive course information) rsbeckett@actx.edu

TEXTBOOK: Spencer, Peter and Bennett, Barbara. The Practice of Harmony, 6^th Edition. Prentice Hall, 2011:
ISBN-10: 0205717195  ISBN-13:  9780205717194

Available in the AC Bookstore

STUDENT PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OUTCOMES: After studying the materials presented in this course of study, the student should be able to do the following:

 

A. Be able to identify keys, tonality and/or modality by understanding the function of various notes and chords.

B. Be able to identify harmonic treatment in the historical time periods from the Classical period to the Twentieth Century.

C. Gain an understanding of chromatic chords, including Neapolitan 6ths, Augmented 6ths, and altered dominants.

D. Gain an understanding of extended diatonic chords, including 9^th, 11^th, and 13^th chords.

E. Be able to identify and understand the construction of the following musical forms: sonata-allegro, rondo, sonata-rondo, and variation

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement; therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Notification of excused absences (subject to approval of instructor) must be made 24 hours IN ADVANCE of the class period being missed. You may contact me at the above e-mail address. You will be responsible for material and assignments that are covered in the class period that you miss. NO MORE THAN TWO EXCUSED ABSENCES WILL BE ALLOWED (after 6 absences, the instructor reserves the right to fail the student). Emergencies can occur, and these will be dealt with on an individual basis.  Being late to class and leaving class early will be considered absent.  Please note that this policy does not cover unexcused absences.  Unexcused absences will not be tolerated and will lower your grade.   Students are expected to schedule the final examination time, for this class, and others, into their respective schedules.  You are responsible for that time and being in class during that timeframe.  A minimum subtraction of 1/3 of a letter grade will be deducted for all unexcused absences.  All students are expected to be in class on time (including Course presentations) and stay the entire scheduled time.  Students are not allowed to miss examinations.  Plan ahead and accordingly.  “My computer crashed” is not an acceptable excuse.  After two instances have occurred, the instructor reserves the right to fail the student.  Emergencies can occur, and these will be dealt with on an individual basis, but please contact me without panicking, and know that I want you to succeed but will not allow slacking.  Excused absences will be accompanied with a appropriate document of legal note (Physicians note, court order, death certificate, Police report, etc…) “My Girlfriend’s fish died” is not an appropriate excuse, and I heard that one before!  Any and all College-related trips must have prior notification sent by the trip’s College Representative (the Professor in most cases).  If this is not done, an absence will be entered.

 

 

 

DISABILITY STATEMENTDISABILITY STATEMENT:Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact DisAbility Services (SSC 125, Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

GRADING CRITERIA/GRADE SCALE:

Mid-Term Exam 25%

Final Exam 25%

Research Project 20%

Class Attendance, Preparation, Quizzes- 30%

Homework is required for in-class discussions.  If homework is not completed on a daily basis, the instructor reserves the right to lower the student’s final grade.

Final Grade is based on the following scale:

A= 90-100%

B= 80-89%

C= 70-79%

D= 60-69%

F= Below 60%

 

 

REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS:

There will be two major exams (Mid-Term and Final Exam) and possibly quizzes. The Final Exam will be held on the day and time found in the Amarillo College schedule of classes and will NOT be comprehensive.

RESEARCH PROJECT:

Students will be required to write a 15-page (minimum, this does NOT include a title page, internal quotes, pictures, nor a bibliography) paper and a full analysis of a composition from the time periods covered in class. The work should be directly related to the student's performance field. In addition, an oral presentation on the work will be presented in class with a PowerPoint Presentation, peer handout, Analysis, and recordings of the work presented. Class presentations will be scheduled during the course of the semester, and the full analysis, PowerPoint presentation, peer handout, recordings, and paper will be due on 11/15/2013, by 23:59;59 CST (Never on, nor under the Professor’s office door! We live in a digital age.  E-mail it to me through the course!). Late papers will not be accepted.  The student will provide a full copy (both digital and hard-copy) of all material to the instructor for grading, and will supply an analyzed score and outline for the other students in the course. Topics for papers are to be typed; two copies printed, and brought to class on 09/03/2013 for Instructor approval. 10 points will be counted off of the project’s final grade for every hour late beginning at the start of class on 09/03/2013. 

The students will have all needed files for presentations on an easily accessible drive/format (e.g. - CD, DVD, Thumb/Jump/USB drive).  Downloading files from the Internet during the presentation time, and/or expecting the class computer to be able to read your iPod/iPhone is unacceptable.  Be overly prepared for this presentation!

There will be individual meetings scheduled with the Professor and the Student to discuss the student’s research project.  All project material (Paper, Handout, PowerPoint Presentation, Analysis) must be submitted by the due date (11/15/2013, by 23:59;59 CST).  If not, the Professor reserves the right to cancel any individual meetings with the student and not allow the student to present their project to the class.

It is the responsibility of the student to thoroughly research and understand both plagiarism and collusionary plagiarism.  Proper documentation and internal references are required.  Please choose one of the following styles: MLA, ABA, CMS, or parenthetical documentation format and adhere to the rules of the chosen style.  No Internet sources may be used as references, unless the instructor approves the site in advance.  Only ask about viable/credible Internet sources.

The format will be: 12-point Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins, double spaced, footnotes are at 1 inch as well.

QUESTIONS: This syllabus is only an outline of the course of study. If you should have any questions regarding any of the topics mentioned above, I will be happy to discuss them with you. No question is unimportant, and I look forward to working with you. Have a great semester!   If you do have questions or concerns about the course, ask the instructor before asking the Department head, your private teacher, a friend, or division chair.

Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to alter the syllabus based on the instructor's continuing evaluation of the course.  Students will be alerted to changes made.

This course has a “No Mobile Phone Use/No Web Surfing/Texting/E-mailing, Etc.” policy in effect during the course meeting times.  If a student is caught violating this policy, it will be at the discretion of the Professor as to whether or not the student will be ejected from the course or receive a grade of “F” for the violation.

Plagiarism and/or cheating on any level will not be tolerated (you will fail). Also, textbooks or notes cannot be used for examinations.  Please use academic honesty and integrity when taking examinations.  Cheating is really DUMB!  It degrades the cheater and the educational environment.

 

Fall 2013 Outline- Advanced Theory I

 

August 27, 2013- Distribute syllabus, explain course expectations, Secondary Dominants

August 29, 2013- Secondary Dominants

September 3, 2013- Secondary diminished seventh chords

September 5, 2013- Secondary diminished seventh chords

September 10, 2013- Late Renaissance polyphony

September 12, 2013- Late Renaissance polyphony

September 17, 2013- 2-part Counterpoint

September 19, 2013- 2-part Counterpoint

September 24, 2013- Augmented Sixth Chords

September 26, 2013- Augmented Sixth Chords

October 1, 2013- Borrowed Chords

October 3, 2013- Borrowed Chords

October 8, 2013- Review

October 10, 2013- Mid-term Examination, Neapolitan Sixth Chords

October 15, 2013- Variation Technique

October 17, 2013- Variation Technique

October 22, 2013- Pedal Point

October 24, 2013- Pedal Point

October 29, 2013- Sonata Form

October 31, 2013- Sonata Form

November 5, 2013- Rondo Form

November 7, 2013- Rondo Form

November 12, 2013- Common chord modulation

November 14, 2013- Abrupt and enharmonic modulation

November 19, 2013- Review

November 21, 2013- Individual meetings

November 26, 2013- Individual meetings

November 28, 2013- Thanksgiving Holiday

December 3, 2013- Class Presentations

December 5, 2013- Class Presentations

December 9-13, 2013- Final Exam Week (Final Exam, during AC assigned time)

 

This course outline is a rough estimate for the material in this semester’s course.  The Instructor reserves the right to alter this course outline in order to best facilitate the course.

Don’t be dumb!  Attend class, and complete the homework and reading before class!