Music Theory II Syllabus

Revision date: January 16, 2006

Music and Humanities Department

San Antonio College / 1300 San Pedro Ave. / San Antonio, TX 78212-4299

Course number and title: MUSI 1212. Theory of Music II.

Credit Hours: 2 Hrs/wk lec.: 2 Hrs/wk lab: 1 Lec/Lab: 2/1

Office: McAllister Fine Arts Building, Room 105 Ph. (210) 733-2731, fax (210) 733-2985

Web Address: www.accd.edu/sac/music

I. Catalog Description

MUSI 1212. Theory of Music II.

Prerequisite: MUSI 1211, and concurrent enrollment in MUSI 1217 and MUSI 1115.

MUSI 1212 is a continuation of MUSI 1211. Topics will include musical analysis, triads in inversions, small forms, and the dominant seventh chord.

II. Pre-requisites, co-requisites and other requirements

A. The prerequisites for this course are MUSI 1211, MUSI 1216 and MUSI 1114.

B. Concurrent enrollment in the companion courses to Music Theory II, MUSI 1217 (Aural Skills II) and MUSI 1115 (Functional Keyboard II), is required.

C. In order for the student to register for the next level of Music Theory (MUSI 2211) in ensuing semesters, a Aproductive grade@ (C or higher) must be made in this course and in the companion courses (MUSI 1217 and MUSI 1115).

III. Text and other materials students are required to provide

A. Kostka/Payne. Tonal Harmony with an Introduction to Twentieth-Century Music, Fifth Edition. McGraw Hill, New York, NY.

B. Kostka/Payne. Workbook for Tonal Harmony with an Introduction to Twentieth-Century Music, Fifth Edition. McGraw Hill, New York, NY.

C. No. 2 pencils and blank staff paper.

IV. Instruction will consist of:

A. Lecture and demonstration

B. Analysis of music literature from the common practice period

C. Class discussion

D. In-class written exercises; feedback and discussion

E. Quizzes and assignments; feedback and discussion

V. Course Content

This course covers the fundamentals of Western music to include harmonic progressions, triads in first and second inversions, cadences, phrase structure, period form, non-chord tones and dominant seventh chords.

VI. Learning Outcomes and Performance Objectives with their methods of measurement as used to determine the students’ mastery of those outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to analyze excerpts from music literature identifying key, chord function, non-chord tones, cadences and phrase structure. They will able to harmonize melodies demonstrating an understanding of chord function and correct voice leading, and realize figured bass typical of the common practice period using correct voice leading.

Performance Objectives:

By the end of the semester, students will be able to:

A. identify chord progressions using triads in root position, first inversion and second inversion, and dominant seventh chords in root position, first inversion, second inversion and third inversion that are typical of tonal harmony.

B. employ voice leading techniques typical of music in the common practice period, compose chord progressions using triads in root position, first inversion and second inversion and dominant seventh chords in root position, first inversion, second inversion and third inversion that are typical of tonal harmony.

C. analyze the form of a musical composition by diagramming phrases into periods and identifying cadences.

D. identify non-chord tones in musical excerpts from the common practice period.

E. activate three voice and four voice chord progressions with various types of non-chord tones including passing tones, neighboring tones, suspensions, retardations, appoggiaturas, escape tones, anticipations, neighbor groups and pedal points.

Methods of Measurement: Students will have achieved mastery of Learning Outcomes with at least a 70% for the final grade in order to advance to MUSI 2211

· Regular homework, assessed by the instructor;

· In the classroom, discussion, Q & A, group and individual participation supervised by the instructor;

· Six unit exams, worth 60% of the students= final grade;

· A comprehensive (Acapstone@) Final Exam, worth 40% of the students= final grade.

VII. Course Requirements and Grade Computation

A. College Requirements

A written, comprehensive final examination, not to exceed two and one-half hours in length, shall be given at the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled time. Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean. Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor.

A student who must be absent from a final examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded AF.@ Postponed examinations result in a grade of AI.@ The final exam must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the grade automatically becomes an AF.@ (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty Handbook - January 1995)

B. Departmental Requirements

Retention Means Completing the Course

The faculty members of the Music/Humanities department are committed to your successful completion of our classes without lowering the college=s academic standards. As a department, we have set a goal to increase the number of students who finish our classes with a performance grade (A, B, C, or D). As faculty (and former college students), we have discussed the many pressures (work, financial, family) that our students must face. Certainly, some of these issues are beyond your control. However, there may be something that can be done that would make the difference in whether you complete the course. If we are made aware of circumstances that impact your participation in class, we can be of assistance. Although this syllabus is full of requirements and policies, we are not inflexible. Please do not stop coming to class or drop the class without first talking to the instructor. Dropping a course should be your last step. Be aware that dropping may impact your grade point average, financial aid, and health insurance policies (some require you to be a full time 12 hour student). As experienced instructors, there may be options that we can point out that have not occurred to you. We are here to help you, but you must be willing to help yourself. Do not wait until the end of the semester to ask for advice. Your success matters to your instructor and it is a top priority in the department.

C. Instructor Requirements

(Customized by each instructor – see Faculty web page, then select

Course Information)

VIII. College Policies

A. San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs or services.

B. Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. College Academic Council - April, 1998

C. ADA Statement: AAs per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.

D. A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event of a building evacuation, notify Disability Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.

E. Academic Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting

in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the AStudent Code of Conduct@ in the San Antonio College Bulletin.

F. Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones, etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. College Academic Council, 01/2000.

G. San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed. Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The instructor establishes the policy with regard to each. Absences of each student are recorded without exception. The counting of absences begins on the first day of class. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a 16-week semester may be dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record a grade of “W” (withdraw). It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.

H. San Antonio College is a smoke free campus.

I. ACCD DPS Emergency Phone Numbers:

ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911

ACCD DPS General Phone (210) 208-8099

ACCD DPS Weather Phone (210) 208-8189 (for information on college closures)

J. Students must also abide by the policies, procedures, and rules set forth in the

AStudent Code of Conduct@ and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin. www.accd.edu/sac/sacmain/schedule/SAC_Bulletin_05-06.pdf