Music Theory 111

Syllabus Fall 2008

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Abbreviations:

Wkbk: workbook (Benward and Sacher workbook)

TX: textbook (Benward and Sacher textbook)

This syllabus is subject to change during the semester. Changes will be posted on my website (http://www.gustavus.edu/~rrichard) and given out in class.

WEEK 1 SEPT. 2-5	INTRODUCTION AND CHAPTER 1: NOTATION
TESTS	none
PRESENTATIONS	WEDNESDAY: Welcome to the Course; Syllabus on web at http://www.gustavus.edu/~rrichard. Let’s get to know each other. Introduce Music Lab equipment. Learn class procedures and routines. The Staff, Letter Names, Clefs, Ledger Lines, Octave Identification (we will use Fig. 1.9, middle C is C4), Accidentals, Enharmonic equivalents, half-step motion. Do problems from 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 in class FRIDAY: Notation of duration - ties and dots, rhythm, meter signatures - simple, compound and asymmetric, syncopation Do problems from 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.E in class. Explain Rhythm Composition Assignment
TEXT ASSIGNMENTS	FRIDAY: Have read Introduction and Chapter 1 - p. 3-20 DUE Textbook 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

WEEK 2 SEPT. 8-12	CHAPTER 2: SCALES, TONALITY, KEY, MODES
TESTS	none
PRESENTATIONS	MONDAY: Hear Rhythm compositions Go over 1.E and 1.F - in class Notation Topics Review and discussion of how music notation communicates to the performer, what it looks like, what it means, and where one goes to find out what is meant by a symbol/term or how to write it. Go over 1.L in class. WEDNESDAY: Scales, Pitch Class, Diatonic Scales, Major and Minor Scales, Key Signatures Do problems from 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 in class. FRIDAY: Scale Degree Names, Relative and Parallel Scales/Keys, Circle of Fifths Do problems from 2.5 and 2.6 in class.
TEXT ASSIGNMENTS	MONDAY: DUE Rhythm Composition: In handwritten manuscript, write 8 measures of rhythm. Create 4 measures of rhythms in 3/4 or 4/4 meter. Each measure must be different. We will perform these in class as a call and echo. You will turn in your manuscript for grading at the end of class. DUE Textbook Finish 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9 WEDNESDAY: have read Chpt. 2 - p. 27-35: Do Test Yourself in Workbook for Chapter 1. FRIDAY: have read Chpt. 2 - p. 35--40: DUE Wkbk. 2.A, 2.D, 2.E MEMORIZE the order of sharps, the order of flats, and all the major key signatures.

WEEK 3 SEPT 15-19	CHAPTER 2: SCALES, TONALITY, KEY, MODES (cont'd)
TESTS	none
PRESENTATIONS	MONDAY: Other Scales Do 2.7 in class WEDNESDAY: Church Modes Do 2.8 in class. Analyze Chinese folk tune. FRIDAY: Review Scales, Tonality, Key, Modes.
TEXT ASSIGNMENTS	MONDAY: have read Chapter 2 - p. 40-44; Be able to draw the Circle of Fifths, DUE Wkbk 2.B, 2,C; DUE Textbook p. 49-51: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 WEDNESDAY: have read Chpt. 2 - p. 44-47: DUE Wkbk. p. 9-10: 2.F #1,2,4. 2.F should be done with Finale Workbook. Print out a copy to hand-in. DUE Workbook 2.G FRIDAY: DUE Wkbk. 2.F #3 and #5, 2.H, 2.I, 2.J ; DUE Worksheet on Chinese Folk Tunes. Do Test Yourself 2

WEEK 4 SEPT. 22-26	REVIEW CHAPTER 3: INTERVALS AND TRANSPOSITION
TESTS	MONDAY: Written Exam #1 (Chapters 1, and 2)
PRESENTATIONS	MONDAY: Written Exam #1 (Chapters 1, and 2) WEDNESDAY: Chapter 3 - Intervals Do problems from 3.1, 3.2 in class. FRIDAY: Chapter 3 – Intervals, Inversion of Intervals, Simple and Compound, Do problems from 3.4 - 3.9 in class. Introduction to Transposition.
TEXT ASSIGNMENTS	WEDNESDAY: have read Chapter 3 - p. 55-58 FRIDAY: have read Chapter 3 - p.59-66, DUE: finish problems from Textbook 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

WEEK 5 Sept. 29- Oct. 3	CHAPTER 3: INTERVALS AND TRANSPOSITION (cont'd)
TESTS	none
PRESENTATIONS	MONDAY: Intervals. Do 3.3, 3.4, and 3.10 in class Transposition - students bring transposing instruments to class, show Finale transposing set up. Do 3.8, 3.9 and 3.10 in class WEDNESDAY: Transposition exercise using melody and Finale. Do problems from 3.11, 3.12 in class. FRIDAY: Chapter 4 – What is harmony? Chord, Triad, Triad Root, different types of triads and chord structures; functional Roman Numberal Analysis Symbols (RNAS) for root position triads, Do selected problems from 4.1 – 4.6 in class.
TEXT ASSIGNMENTS	MONDAY: have read Chapter 3 – p. 55-60; DUE Wkbk. 3.A (do problems in vertical "5s" and "6s" columns); DUE Wkbk. 3.B, 3.C (#1 - 10, 21, 22, 23) WEDNESDAY: DUE Wkbk 3.D (m1-2 only, ignore instructions 3,4,5), 3.E (m1-8 only), 3.G (use the piano to check yourself). Notate a well-known melody (approx. 8 measures) and then transpose it to another key. Hand in for grading. FRIDAY: DUE Wkbk 3.H (do the first measure only), 3.I done by hand; 3.L use Finale . These you will turn in for grading and correction. Do test yourself Chapter 3. Have read Chapter 4 p. 73-74 and 78.

WEEK 6 OCT. 6-10	CHAPTER 4: CHORDS No Class Tues. or Wed. - Attend Nobel Conference Sessions. ATTEND THE NOBEL CONCERT – do worksheet related to the music you will hear.
TESTS	None
PRESENTATIONS	MONDAY: Triad Inversions, Scale Degree Names, Primary Triads, Roman Numeral Analysis Symbols (RNAS) for Inverted Triads (just memorize them, figured bass will be discussed soon); Seventh Chords, RNAS for Inverted Chords (If time, start working on 4.B in class using RNAS) do 4.7 - 4.8 in class FRIDAY: Figured Bass Do 4.9 and 4.K in class
TEXT ASSIGNMENTS	MONDAY: have read Chapter 4 - p. 75-80; Be able to spell any major or minor triad quickly. DUE Wkbk 4.A, 4.B, 4.C, 4.D, 4.E; TXTBK 4.3 odds only (write these on separate manuscript paper for handing in). FRIDAY: have read Chapter 4 - p. 81-83. DUE Wkbk. 4.F p. 228 Roman Numeral Analysis Symbols (please photocopy to turn in for grading); and DUE Wkbk. 4.I

WEEK 7 OCT. 13-17	CHAPTER 4: CHORDS (cont'd)
TESTS	FRIDAY: Written Exam 2 (Chapters 3 and 4)
PRESENTATIONS	MONDAY: Macro Analysis and Roman Numeral Analysis Do 4.7, 4.8, 4.10 in class. WEDNESDAY: Popular Chord Symbols, Review for Exam 2 Do 4.11, 4.12 in class FRIDAY: Written Exam 2 (Chapters 3 and 4)
TEXT ASSIGNMENTS	MONDAY: have read Chapter 4 - p. 83-84; Wkbk. 4.J, 4.K, 4.L WEDNESDAY: Do Test Yourself 4 DUE DUE Chinese Worksheet on Chord Analysis; Wkbk. 4.H (analysis using both Macro and Roman Numeral Analysis) – photocopy to turn in.

WEEK 8 OCT. 20-24	CHAPTER 5: CADENCES AND NONHARMONIC TONES No class Monday or Tuesday - Reading Break
TESTS
PRESENTATIONS	WEDNESDAY: V7 chord and its inversions. Harmonic Cadences; Rhythmic Cadence Do 5.1 (RNAS with cadence type and Macro Analysis) in class FRIDAY: Cadences cont'd Do selected cadences from 5.3, 5.4 in class, Show layering in Finale
TEXT ASSIGNMENTS	WEDNESDAY: have read p. 97-102 FRIDAY: DUE Handouts on Dominant Seventh Chords.(turn in for correction) DUE Wkbk. 5.A, memorize the various kinds of cadences

WEEK 9 OCT. 27-31	CHAPTER 5: CADENCES AND NONHARMONIC TONES (cont'd)
TESTS	none
PRESENTATIONS	MONDAY: Nonharmonic Tones, present layers in Finale Do 5.2 in class WEDNESDAY: Nonharmonic Tones cont'd Do 5.3-5.4 in class FRIDAY: Nonharmonic Tones cont'd Do 5.5 in class
TEXT ASSIGNMENTS	MONDAY: have read p. 102-111; DUE Wkbk. 5.B, WEDNESDAY: 5.C using Finale Workbook - print out your copy (enter soprano and tenor notes in layer 1 - black, enter alto and bass notes in layer 2 - red) (turn in for grade) AND 5.F on p.175 first two lines only (turn in for grade) FRIDAY: DUE Wkbk. 5.D You must include two suspensions, one passing tone, one neighbor tone. You must include one escape tone, one anticipation OR one appoggiatura. ET, ANT, APP should appear only in the soprano. SUS, PT, NT can be in any voice (write step #2 on a separate sheet of staff paper OR use Finale, turn in for grade) and 5. E (#1,3,4)

WEEK 10 NOV. 3-7	CHAPTER 5: CADENCES AND NONHARMONIC TONES (cont'd) CHAPTER 6: MELODIC ORGANIZATION
TESTS	none
PRESENTATIONS	MONDAY: Cadences and Nonharmonic Tones review WEDNESDAY: Motive, Sequence, Phrase, Period Do problems from Wkbk. 6.A and text 6.1 and 6.2 in class FRIDAY: Phrase Extensions and Change of Mode Do 6.3 –6.4 and Wkbk. 6.D and 6.E in class
TEXT ASSIGNMENTS	MONDAY: DUE Wkbk. 5.G (odds) These will be turned in for a grade. Do Test Yourself 5. Be prepared to play charades. WEDNESDAY: have read Chapter 6 - p. 119-131 FRIDAY: have read Chapter 6 - p. 131-134; DUE Wkbk. 6.B using Finale Workbook (Do two of the examples – your choice which ones. Use playback and listen to your results.)

WEEK 11 NOV. 10-14	CHAPTER 6: MELODIC ORGANIZATION (cont'd)
TESTS	none
PRESENTATIONS	MONDAY:. Melodic Structure, Do 6.2 in class, Review 6.C in class WEDNESDAY: Melodic Structure, Do 6.7 and Wkbk 6.K evens in class FRIDAY: Composing: Phrase Material Wkbk. 6. F-I similar material done in class
TEXT ASSIGNMENTS	MONDAY: DUE Wkbk. 6.C on p. 46-52, DUE Chinese worksheet on Phrase Structure. WEDNESDAY: DUE Wkbk 6.2 – pick one melody to write a modified repeated phrase, a parallel phrase and a contrasting phrase. The parallel and contrasting phrases should form a period with the original phrase. These will be graded. DUE Wkbk 6.5 the odds. Write on separate staff paper so you can turn these in for correction. FRIDAY: DUE Wkbk. 6.J and 6.K (odds) p. 55-58, DUE Chinese worksheet on Melodic Structure

WEEK 12 NOV. 17-21	CHAPTER 7: TEXTURE AND TEXTURAL REDUCTION
TESTS	Written Exam #3 Wednesday
PRESENTATIONS	MONDAY: Review Chapters 5 and 6 for Exam #3 WEDNESDAY: Written Exam 3 - Chapters 5 and 6 FRIDAY: Texture Do 7.1 and Wkbk. 7.A and B in class
TEXT ASSIGNMENTS	MONDAY: Due 6. D, E, F, G, H, I. Do Test Yourself 6. WEDNESDAY: Prepare for test on Chapters 5 and 6 FRIDAY: Have read Chapter 7 p. 145-151

WEEK 13 NOV. 24-28	CHAPTER 7: TEXTURE AND TEXTURAL REDUCTION Thanksgiving Break, no class Wed or Friday
TESTS	NONE
PRESENTATIONS	MONDAY: Analysis Go over Wkbk 7.E in class